Ortho Joint Com Coord RN

Baylor Scott & White Health•Temple, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Orthopaedic Joint Commission Coordinator RN, build relationships with healthcare professionals for patient care. Maintain our clinic's Total Range Center status through Joint Commission accreditation.

Requirements

A comprehensive knowledge of patient care standards and nursing procedures.
Knowledge needed for role includes understanding regulations, laws, and protocols from certifying bodies and hospitals.
A knowledge of medical vocabulary, health promotion practices, disease prevention techniques, common dosages of medications and potential side effects.
Familiarity with ethical standards for nursing and respect for patient privacy rights.
The ability to express thoughts clearly in verbal and written form.
The capacity to publicly present information to educate staff and the community.
Excellent social skills to foster relationships with a wide array of stakeholders.
Exceptional problem-solving skills paired with the ability to think critically.
The ability to monitor patients' medical conditions, identify changes, and communicate these effectively to colleagues and medical staff.
Proficiency in providing patient-centered care to people of all ages, adjusting the approach based on specific needs, while respecting diversity.
Proficiency in common computer programs like MS Office, scheduling, payroll systems, electronic health records, and email.
At least an Associate's Degree.
A minimum of 3 years of related experience.
You need to be a Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

Ensuring that operations adhere to the standards set by the Joint Commission and local regulations.
Facilitating the comprehensive care plan alongside the care team.
Creating procedures and values in line with proven orthopaedic best practices.
Overseeing the patient's journey from admittance to discharge, ensuring optimum patient care.
Working closely with orthopaedic, anaesthesia, and inpatient care teams.
Undertaking initiatives to raise the quality of care.
Facilitating educational sessions for doctors, nurses, in-hospital staff, and the wider community.
Conducting regular chart reviews, creating reports, and dispatching data to crucial departments.
Preparing for and upholding Joint Commission Accreditation as a Comprehensive Care Centre.
Regularly interacting with patients, nursing teams, doctors, and hospital management.