RN Navigator Practice Based

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Patient Education & Counseling
  • Provide individualized education on SCS therapy, including the purpose, process, risks, benefits, and realistic expectations for pain relief and functional improvement.
  • Discuss the differences between the SCS trial and permanent implantation, ensuring patients understand each phase.
  • Address common patient concerns (e.g., pain during/after procedure, scarring, body image, managing external leads, wound care, and potential complications).
• Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Coordination
  • Serve as a liaison between patients and the MDT (anesthesiologists, pain physicians, psychologists, physical/occupational therapists, surgeons, etc.).
  • Facilitate communication and shared decision-making, ensuring patient preferences and psychosocial factors are considered but not solely dictating treatment choices.
  • Coordinate pre-trial psychological and functional assessments as recommended.
• Patient Selection & Screening
  • Assist in gathering and documenting relevant clinical, psychological, and social information to support appropriate patient selection for SCS.
  • Ensure all required pre-trial evaluations (including psychological screening and assessment of pain indication) are completed and documented.
• Trial Preparation & Support
  • Educate patients on trial equipment management, wound care, and activity restrictions during the trial period.
  • Provide practical support and troubleshooting for trial-related paraphernalia (externalized leads, dressings, etc.).
  • Monitor for and promptly report any adverse events or complications during the trial.
• Assessment & Documentation
  • Collect and document patient-reported outcomes during and after the SCS trial, including pain relief (preferably as percentage improvement), functional changes, analgesic use, and overall satisfaction.
  • Use validated, multidimensional assessment tools for pain and function.
  • Systematically query and document all pain medication use (including for nonindex pain) and reasons for use.
• Expectation Management
  • Set and reinforce realistic expectations for SCS outcomes, emphasizing that SCS is not a cure and may not result in a pain-free state.
  • Address psychological factors, mood, and coping strategies as part of expectation management.
• Ongoing Support & Follow-up
  • Provide ongoing support throughout the SCS journey, including post-trial and post-implantation phases.
  • Facilitate transition to rehabilitation or other services as needed.
  • Ensure continuity of care and serve as a consistent point of contact for patient questions and concerns.
• Quality & Protocol Adherence
  • Adhere to evidence-based protocols and consensus guidelines for SCS patient management.
  • Participate in training and quality assurance activities to maintain high standards of care and documentation.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.