Nurse Navigator

Job Description

At our hospital, we operate a state-of-the-art facility with advanced technology that provides comprehensive specialized services to cater to diverse patient needs. Our departments include Women's care, inpatient and outpatient surgical Services, Imaging, ICU, Dialysis, Interventional Cardiology, and 24 / 7 emergency care.

Our Perioperative Services department is currently running 1 CVOR, 6 ORs, 2 Endo suites, 11 PACU beds, 20 SDS beds, and the Sterile Processing Department. We support various specialties including General, Colorectal, GYN, Ortho, Spine, Vascular, Robotic, Urology, Bariatrics, Plastics, Gastroenterology, Interventional Radiology, Infusion / Transfusion services, and Interventional Cardiology.

The Peri-Anesthesia nurses at our hospital are cross-trained to work all three areas and float to each area within the department. This unique approach requires a positive attitude and flexibility as nurses may float to more than one Peri-Anesthesia area during their shift to cover the needs of the department.

Peri-Anesthesia Nursing is a distinct type of nursing specialty as we provide 'before' and 'after' care for patients who have had surgery or other procedures requiring anesthesia. We bridge the gap between floor nurses and OR / Procedure Nurses.

Our team works collaboratively to ensure positive patient outcomes. Our policies are based on the standards developed by ASPAN (American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses), which helps define the scope of Peri-Anesthesia nursing.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Meets expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.

Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.

Administers medications and treatments; monitors side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.

Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.

Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and / or caregivers.

Benefits

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday work schedule

Per Diem As Needed work type