Nurse Navigator - Orthopaedic Program

Nurse Navigator

Location — Saratoga Hospital,211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Department - Surgical

Salary Range - $40.00-$60.00

About Saratoga Hospital

At Saratoga Hospital, we’ve built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach—creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

About the Role:

This job description provides information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

The Orthopaedic Nurse Navigator plays a key role on the interdisciplinary team as the single point of contact to coordinate care in the hospital setting. The role focuses on patient advocacy, care coordination, disease-specific education and data management to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction during the transitions within the healthcare system. Through patient education at all stages of the care continuum, the Orthopaedic Nurse Navigator bridges the gaps from preoperative preparation, setting expectations of care, and facilitating transition home while improving healthcare literacy and decreasing readmissions.

What You’ll Do:

These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the position. Primary job responsibilities constitute approximately 90% of the positions work. To be successful, individuals must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions outlined in this position description.

• Provide education before and following surgery

• Coordinate care as the single point of contact/resource for patients, staff and physicians

• Provide nurse navigation throughout the continuum of care

• Act as a patient advocate and educator

• Collect, track, trend, analyze data to improve outcomes

• Utilize structured care methodologies with pre and post surgery surveys for CMS

• Promote orthopaedic evidence-based clinical practice

• Manage criteria/standards for Orthopaedic Center of Excellence

• Will lead the Orthopaedic Collaborative Committee

• Will provide support to Pre-procedure Testing (PPT)

What you bring:

NYS RN License. BSN required. Minimum of 5 years relevant clinical experience.

Minimum of 3 years in clinical leadership positions with progressive leadership responsibilities.

Why Saratoga Hospital

• A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust

• Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide. (https://www.albanymed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/2025-Benefits-Guide\_-Web-compressed-copy.pdf)

• Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System

• Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs (https://www.discoversaratoga.org/) , known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you’re passionate about healthcare and community service—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed—we’d still love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Click the ‘apply’ button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.