Care Coordinator Orthopedic Joint and Spine Program Full Time Days

UHS•Lakewood Ranch, FL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Coordinator is responsible for assuring that applicable patient standards of care, practice/performance are delivered within the Joint and Spine Center. Develops implements and updates policies and procedures for the Joint and Spine Center as required. Educates staff as appropriate. Ensures that the Joint and Spine Center is compliant with regulatory standards of care. Functions as a liaison between the patient and medical staff. Demonstrates clinical expertise and assessment in the management of orthopedic patients. Actively contributes to the mission and success of the Joint and Spine Center through various activities. Assists the Director in providing optimal patient experience for all patients on the unit by reinforcing with staff utilization of evidence-based protocols and safety measures and verifying through rounding. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and nursing expertise to ensure safe, high-quality patient care. Leads and supports performance improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance efforts, and evidence-based practice implementation. Conducts patient tracers, chart audits, and staff competency assessments to maintain survey readiness and adherence to CMS, TJC, and patient safety standards. Provides coaching, feedback, and real-time problem resolution while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professional development. Effectively communicates and collaborates with physicians, patients, staff, and leadership to promote positive outcomes and exceptional customer service. Prioritizes responsibilities, makes independent decisions within scope of practice, and supports departmental and organizational goals through strong leadership and operational oversight.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required.
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience required.
Current RN license in the State of Florida required.
Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and customer service skills required.

Nice To Haves

Masters in Nursing preferred.
Orthopedic clinical and coordination experience preferred.
Orthopedic Nurse Certified ONC- preferred or acquired within 2 year of hire (required).

Responsibilities

Assuring that applicable patient standards of care, practice/performance are delivered within the Joint and Spine Center.
Developing, implementing, and updating policies and procedures for the Joint and Spine Center as required.
Educating staff as appropriate.
Ensuring that the Joint and Spine Center is compliant with regulatory standards of care.
Functioning as a liaison between the patient and medical staff.
Demonstrating clinical expertise and assessment in the management of orthopedic patients.
Actively contributing to the mission and success of the Joint and Spine Center through various activities.
Assisting the Director in providing optimal patient experience for all patients on the unit by reinforcing with staff utilization of evidence-based protocols and safety measures and verifying through rounding.
Demonstrating strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and nursing expertise to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
Leading and supporting performance improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance efforts, and evidence-based practice implementation.
Conducting patient tracers, chart audits, and staff competency assessments to maintain survey readiness and adherence to CMS, TJC, and patient safety standards.
Providing coaching, feedback, and real-time problem resolution while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professional development.
Effectively communicating and collaborating with physicians, patients, staff, and leadership to promote positive outcomes and exceptional customer service.
Prioritizing responsibilities, making independent decisions within scope of practice, and supporting departmental and organizational goals through strong leadership and operational oversight.