Job Summary:

Surgical Nurse Navigator

The Surgical Nurse Navigator is an essential member of the surgical care team who serves as a resource and advocate for patients throughout their surgical journey. This role coordinates care, provides patient education and support, and works closely with surgeons and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure a safe, seamless experience from preoperative preparation through postoperative follow-up.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary point of contact and resource for surgical patients and families.
• Coordinates patient care from surgical consultation through preoperative preparation, surgery, discharge, and follow-up.
• Completes nursing assessments and identifies patient needs, concerns, and barriers to care.
• Coordinates appointments, testing, consultations, clearances, and other preoperative requirements.
• Provides individualized education regarding surgery, preparation, medications, recovery, and follow-up care.
• Assesses patient understanding and reinforces education as needed.
• Communicates patient needs and changes in condition to the appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Assists patients and families in accessing appropriate clinical and community resources.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborates with the surgical team to promote quality care, patient safety, and an excellent patient experience.
• Participates in quality improvement, professional development, and educational activities.
• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Maine.
• Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required; BSN preferred.
• 3–5 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Surgical, perioperative, care coordination, or clinical office experience preferred.
• BCLS certification required.
• Strong communication, organization, critical thinking, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Computer and electronic medical record skills required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range:

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale.  At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.