Position Purpose: The ideal candidate will display a drive to provide patient-centered experiences through scholarly scientific inquiry, compassion for the human spirit and mind, advocacy and education for the patient and families, and collaboration with all those who touch our patients. This critical role assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and will participate in the evaluation of current and future medical needs of the patient. 

What Will You Do: 

The Nurse Navigator will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of care from the time a patient is booked for a complex orthopedic procedure, through their hospital stay and the first 90 days after surgery. 

Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. 

Utilizes evidence-based practice or research within clinical practice. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.  BSN required. 

Licensure: Current Licensure as a registered nurse (RN)  

Certification: CPR certification required. 

Three (3) to five (5) years’ nursing experience. Knowledge and experience surgical patient care preferred. 

Position Highlights and Benefits: 

Great benefits from Day 1 

Patient-centric environment  

Career growth and advancement potential 

Diverse and inclusive culture  

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.