Conduct pre-operative and pre-procedure patient check-ins to review instructions, answer questions, and address concerns about symptoms and expected outcomes.
Posted Oct 14 · 3 years of experience
Unit and setting
Orthopedics Surgery · Hospital
License
RN license Current RN Licensure in State of Florida.Current RN licensure in Florida
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
Current RN licensure in FloridaCurrent RN Licensure in State of Florida.Check your license
Certification
BLS and CPRBLS and CPR required.
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursingGraduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Experience
3-5 years experience in patient/healthcare relations or human services field, or equivalent combination of education and experience3 - 5 years experience in patient/healthcare relations or human services field (e.g. nursing, teaching, counseling) or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Oversees the preparation and follow-up processes for patients undergoing surgery or procedures, ensuring all relevant patient information and supplies are in place for both pre- and post-care phases.
Day to day
Pre-operative and pre-procedure patient check-insConduct pre-operative and pre-procedure patient check-ins to review instructions, answer questions, and address concerns about symptoms and expected outcomes.
Day to day
Post-operative and post-procedure follow-upsPerform post-operative and post-procedure follow-ups to monitor patient recovery, symptom management, and adherence to care plan
Day to day
Oversee preparation and follow-up for surgery and procedure patients
Day to day
Arrange home healthcare services and durable medical equipmentCoordinate and ensure appropriate home healthcare services are arranged, including nursing visits, physical therapy, and necessary durable medical equipment.
Day to day
Assess post-operative supply needs and assist in procurementAssess patients' needs for post-operative supplies (e.g., wound care, mobility aids) and assist in timely procurement.
Day to day
Liaison between patients, families and the care teamServe as a liaison between patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team to facilitate communication and continuity of care.
Day to day
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team meetingsParticipate in quality improvement initiatives and team meetings to optimize patient outcomes and navigation processes
Day to day
Provide patient education for informed decision makingProvides patient education to assist with informed decision making, improve timeliness of care, and multidisciplinary care processes.
Day to day
Work with the department Director, Physicians and APPs; monitor protocol compliance; report progressWorks closely with the department Director, Physicians, and APPs to ensure team goals are met, monitors compliance with established protocols, and reports progress regularly.
Day to day
Document patient interactions and coordination in the EMRDocument patient interactions and care coordination efforts accurately in the electronic medical record system.
Day to day
Schedule appointments, diagnostic tests and proceduresFacilitates timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing, and procedures to expedite the plan of care and to promote continuity of care.
Day to day
Manage complex patient cases with individualized navigation supportManages complex patient cases by providing individualized navigation support and collaborating with supervisors to develop solutions for challenging situations
Day to day
Communicate care strategies and updates to the navigation teamCommunicates care strategies and updates to the navigation team, aligning efforts to meet departmental goals and patient care standards.
Day to day
Adhere to patient safety and confidentiality standards including HIPAAAdhere strictly to patient safety and confidentiality standards, including compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
Day to day
Support unplanned concerns and resolve potential delays of planned surgerySupport organizational unplanned concerns as assigned and report/ resolves potential delaysof planned surgery.
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Perform other duties as assigned by supervisorPerform other duties as assigned by supervisor to support patient care services.
Details
674-bed main campus facility674-bed main campus facility
The workplace
MS
Mount Sinai Medical Center - Florida
Hospital
You would be looking at 12-hour shifts three days a week, days or nights, with weekends and holidays that rotate. There is a posted full-time RN Intern Acute Care role on 3x12s with rotational weekends.
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more.
Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Department
CC207930 Orthopedics Surgery
Job Description
Summary
Position Responsibilities
Conduct pre-operative and pre-procedure patient check-ins to review instructions, answer questions, and address concerns about symptoms and expected outcomes.
Perform post-operative and post-procedure follow-ups to monitor patient recovery, symptom management, and adherence to care plan
Oversees the preparation and follow-up processes for patients undergoing surgery or procedures, ensuring all relevant patient information and supplies are in place for both pre- and post-care phases.
Coordinate and ensure appropriate home healthcare services are arranged, including nursing visits, physical therapy, and necessary durable medical equipment.
Assess patients' needs for post-operative supplies (e.g., wound care, mobility aids) and assist in timely procurement.
Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team to facilitate communication and continuity of care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team meetings to optimize patient outcomes and navigation processes
Provides patient education to assist with informed decision making, improve timeliness of care, and multidisciplinary care processes.
Works closely with the department Director, Physicians, and APPs to ensure team goals are met, monitors compliance with established protocols, and reports progress regularly.
Document patient interactions and care coordination efforts accurately in the electronic medical record system.
Facilitates timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing, and procedures to expedite the plan of care and to promote continuity of care.
Manages complex patient cases by providing individualized navigation support and collaborating with supervisors to develop solutions for challenging situations
Communicates care strategies and updates to the navigation team, aligning efforts to meet departmental goals and patient care standards.
Adhere strictly to patient safety and confidentiality standards, including compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
Support organizational unplanned concerns as assigned and report/ resolves potential delaysof planned surgery.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor to support patient care services.
Qualifications
License/Registration/Certification
Current RN Licensure in State of Florida. BLS and CPR required.
Education
Graduated from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
Experience
3 - 5 years experience in patient/healthcare relations or human services field (e.g. nursing, teaching, counseling) or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Benefits
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
ICU Nurse Educator posting describes serving as a clinical resource to preceptors, orientees, unit staff, educators, and students.
Mount Sinai Medical Center - Florida · employer research
Sources
As of 2026
Scheduling at this employer
Scheduling
CNA jobs listed as 12-hour shifts, 3 days/week, days or nights, rotating weekends/holidays; Behavioral Health RN listed full-time nights; RN Intern Acute Care listed 3x12 with rotational weekends.
Mount Sinai Medical Center - Florida · confirm this unit
Neighborhoods+Coconut Grove, Miami’s oldest neighborhood, is bohemian, green, and walkable under dense tree canopies, with waterfront parks, bike trails, art festivals, and boutique dining; median home $592,500, median rent $1,401, safer than 84% of Florida cities, 54.4% owner-occupied. Coral Way mixes historic charm and commerce ($404,100 median home, $1,616 rent, safer than 70% of Florida cities). Flagami ($287,165 home / $1,212 rent), Hialeah ($256,900 / $1,210), and West Little River ($169,100 / $1,174, the most affordable of the set) are budget suburban options. Coral Gables—“The City Beautiful”—is a planned Mediterranean community with homes around a $950,000 median (West Coral Gables, Coral Way, Ponce Davis). Young professionals working downtown often look near Dadeland or another metro station rather than paying Brickell prices; beach-oriented choices include South Beach, Surfside, Sunny Isles Beach, Bal Harbour, and Key Biscayne.
Coconut Grove, Miami’s oldest neighborhood, is bohemian, green, and walkable under dense tree canopies, with waterfront parks, bike trails, art festivals, and boutique dining; median home $592,500, median rent $1,401, safer than 84% of Florida cities, 54.4% owner-occupied. Coral Way mixes historic charm and commerce ($404,100 median home, $1,616 rent, safer than 70% of Florida cities).
Flagami ($287,165 home / $1,212 rent), Hialeah ($256,900 / $1,210), and West Little River ($169,100 / $1,174, the most affordable of the set) are budget suburban options. Coral Gables—“The City Beautiful”—is a planned Mediterranean community with homes around a $950,000 median (West Coral Gables, Coral Way, Ponce Davis).
Young professionals working downtown often look near Dadeland or another metro station rather than paying Brickell prices; beach-oriented choices include South Beach, Surfside, Sunny Isles Beach, Bal Harbour, and Key Biscayne.
Getting around+People working downtown are told to live near Dadeland or another metro station so the ride stays easy if they skip living in the core. Closeness to downtown or Brickell is what you pay for; a lifelong resident’s rule of thumb is an hour to 90-minute drive before housing gets cheap. Traffic is widely called nightmarish, South Florida rush hour is treated as a given, and parking in downtown areas is a premium add-on. Auto insurance is described among the highest in the nation, and rideshares jump in tourist season; sources do not name specific hospital campuses or bus/rail line numbers.
People working downtown are told to live near Dadeland or another metro station so the ride stays easy if they skip living in the core. Closeness to downtown or Brickell is what you pay for; a lifelong resident’s rule of thumb is an hour to 90-minute drive before housing gets cheap.
Traffic is widely called nightmarish, South Florida rush hour is treated as a given, and parking in downtown areas is a premium add-on. Auto insurance is described among the highest in the nation, and rideshares jump in tourist season; sources do not name specific hospital campuses or bus/rail line numbers.
Outdoors+Kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddle at Oleta River State Park, the Deering Estate, or Crandon Park. Boat through Biscayne National Park—95% underwater and part of the Florida Reef, the only living coral barrier reef in the United States. Hike or take guided tours in Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve; stroll Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden among rare palms, aromatic fruits, and flowering trees. Coconut Grove adds waterfront parks, bike trails, The Barnacle Historic State Park, and Vizcaya Museum & Gardens; Zoo Miami lists over 500 species, and Maurice A. Ferré Park sits by the bay downtown. Snorkeling in a national park is treated as a same-day local outing.
Kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddle at Oleta River State Park, the Deering Estate, or Crandon Park. Boat through Biscayne National Park—95% underwater and part of the Florida Reef, the only living coral barrier reef in the United States.
Hike or take guided tours in Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve; stroll Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden among rare palms, aromatic fruits, and flowering trees. Coconut Grove adds waterfront parks, bike trails, The Barnacle Historic State Park, and Vizcaya Museum & Gardens; Zoo Miami lists over 500 species, and Maurice A. Ferré Park sits by the bay downtown.
Snorkeling in a national park is treated as a same-day local outing.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Miami
Miami sells year-round tropical living and no state income tax: paddle-board in January, Cuban coffee and Michelin food the same week, Wynwood Walls or PAMM after a shift. Latin culture, Biscayne and Everglades wilderness, and Art Deco South Beach are the draw. Housing is the tax. Coconut Grove (median home $592,500, rent about $1,401) is the safest, greenest landing, with Barnacle Historic State Park; Coral Gables’ Mediterranean streets and top-rated schools run nearer $950,000. Flagami, Hialeah, and West Little River ($169k–$287k homes, rents ~$1,170–$1,210) stretch a nurse salary. Downtown workers often live by Dadeland or another Metrorail stop rather than Brickell rents. Tradeoffs: nightmarish traffic, tourist-priced leisure, June–September storms and hurricanes, wet-blanket summer humidity, and high flood and auto insurance. Off days, kayak Oleta River or Crandon Park, boat Biscayne’s reef, or skip the beach for Vizcaya and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Safer overall than Orlando or L.A.; still pick the neighborhood carefully.
