UC San Diego Health
Spine Nurse Navigator - 137767
UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Spine Nurse Navigator - 137767
UC San Diego Health – Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion. Career appointment, full time (100%), Monday – Friday 8‑hour shifts. One opening.
Payroll Title: PAT NAVGTR CLIN 4 HX | Department: OPC ORTHOPEDICS CLINIC | Hiring Pay Scale: $119,400 – $230,800 per year.
Job Description This position offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of patients undergoing spine surgery while working in a supportive and innovative healthcare environment. If you are a dedicated and compassionate Orthopedic Nurse with a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team. Utilizes specialized knowledge within major areas such as patient/family, nurses and nursing practice, and the organization/system. Provides specialized clinical education regarding treatment and liaison with patient’s clinical service providers to address specific concerns. Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge, problem‑solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues.
Responsibilities
Patient Coordination: Initiate patient coordination from the entry point into the spine surgery process, ensuring a smooth and organized patient journey throughout the continuum of care.
Pre‑Surgical Care Coordination: Review scheduled patients to ensure timely completion of educational material, patient assessments/questionnaires, and pre‑surgical care coordination in alignment with established timelines and algorithms.
Individual Care Plans: Initiate, identify, and develop/modify individual plans of care in coordination with the appropriate orthopedic program team members, considering patients’ developmental levels, physical/emotional needs, and support system requirements.
Communication: Effectively communicate with physicians, healthcare team members, patients, and families to facilitate evidence‑based, quality patient care, treatment planning, patient satisfaction, and discharge planning.
Patient Education: Develop, coordinate, and document patient education and care, serving as a primary resource for patients and families during their diagnosis and treatment period. Assess patients’ learning style and health literacy to provide education at an appropriate level.
Post‑Operative Care: Conduct follow‑up phone calls and video visits after discharge, contribute to post‑acute care planning, and assess the effectiveness of the program. Address patient concerns, reinforce education, and clarify discharge instructions, including medication adherence and dietary regimes.
Evidence‑Based Practice: Coordinate and facilitate an evidence‑based practice/performance improvement interdisciplinary orthopedic care team, staying current with emerging trends in bone and joint health.
Data Analysis and Quality Improvement: Gather, analyze, and present program data at committee meetings, perform concurrent and retrospective reviews to ensure quality of care, and develop action plans using best practices and research findings.
Care Coordination: Ensure timely access to care, coordinate and facilitate appointments and services, and encourage adherence to treatment plans, protocols, and follow‑up care through the continuum of patient care.
Advocacy and Support: Advocate for patients and families, establish close collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, and provide access to internal and external resources as needed.
Documentation and Reporting: Track program metrics, quality indicators, patient interactions, and progression. Communicate navigation activities to physicians, care team, and leadership.
Continuous Professional Development: Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education to maintain expertise as an Orthopedic Nurse Navigator.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
Clinical licensure in a relevant discipline.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate care, educate patients, and promote evidence‑based clinical practice.
Proficiency in utilizing healthcare software systems for patient management and data analysis.
Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing staffing, clinical, and patient census needs.
Passionate about enhancing patient experiences and improving the quality and safety of care for spine patients.
Preferred Qualifications
California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure with specialized orthopedic clinical knowledge.
Special Conditions
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
Pay Transparency Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified – No data available. (Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the posting is the budgeted salary range.)
Compliance and Certifications If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.
Applicant Eligibility UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 12‑12‑2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
EEO Statement UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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Payroll Title: PAT NAVGTR CLIN 4 HX | Department: OPC ORTHOPEDICS CLINIC | Hiring Pay Scale: $119,400 – $230,800 per year.
Job Description This position offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of patients undergoing spine surgery while working in a supportive and innovative healthcare environment. If you are a dedicated and compassionate Orthopedic Nurse with a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team. Utilizes specialized knowledge within major areas such as patient/family, nurses and nursing practice, and the organization/system. Provides specialized clinical education regarding treatment and liaison with patient’s clinical service providers to address specific concerns. Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge, problem‑solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues.
Responsibilities
Patient Coordination: Initiate patient coordination from the entry point into the spine surgery process, ensuring a smooth and organized patient journey throughout the continuum of care.
Pre‑Surgical Care Coordination: Review scheduled patients to ensure timely completion of educational material, patient assessments/questionnaires, and pre‑surgical care coordination in alignment with established timelines and algorithms.
Individual Care Plans: Initiate, identify, and develop/modify individual plans of care in coordination with the appropriate orthopedic program team members, considering patients’ developmental levels, physical/emotional needs, and support system requirements.
Communication: Effectively communicate with physicians, healthcare team members, patients, and families to facilitate evidence‑based, quality patient care, treatment planning, patient satisfaction, and discharge planning.
Patient Education: Develop, coordinate, and document patient education and care, serving as a primary resource for patients and families during their diagnosis and treatment period. Assess patients’ learning style and health literacy to provide education at an appropriate level.
Post‑Operative Care: Conduct follow‑up phone calls and video visits after discharge, contribute to post‑acute care planning, and assess the effectiveness of the program. Address patient concerns, reinforce education, and clarify discharge instructions, including medication adherence and dietary regimes.
Evidence‑Based Practice: Coordinate and facilitate an evidence‑based practice/performance improvement interdisciplinary orthopedic care team, staying current with emerging trends in bone and joint health.
Data Analysis and Quality Improvement: Gather, analyze, and present program data at committee meetings, perform concurrent and retrospective reviews to ensure quality of care, and develop action plans using best practices and research findings.
Care Coordination: Ensure timely access to care, coordinate and facilitate appointments and services, and encourage adherence to treatment plans, protocols, and follow‑up care through the continuum of patient care.
Advocacy and Support: Advocate for patients and families, establish close collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, and provide access to internal and external resources as needed.
Documentation and Reporting: Track program metrics, quality indicators, patient interactions, and progression. Communicate navigation activities to physicians, care team, and leadership.
Continuous Professional Development: Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education to maintain expertise as an Orthopedic Nurse Navigator.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
Clinical licensure in a relevant discipline.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate care, educate patients, and promote evidence‑based clinical practice.
Proficiency in utilizing healthcare software systems for patient management and data analysis.
Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing staffing, clinical, and patient census needs.
Passionate about enhancing patient experiences and improving the quality and safety of care for spine patients.
Preferred Qualifications
California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure with specialized orthopedic clinical knowledge.
Special Conditions
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
Pay Transparency Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified – No data available. (Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the posting is the budgeted salary range.)
Compliance and Certifications If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.
Applicant Eligibility UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 12‑12‑2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
EEO Statement UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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