Orthopaedic Clinical Liaison

Rutland Regional Medical Center • Rutland, VT

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About The Position

The Orthopaedic Clinical Liaison provides patient-centered care across the care continuum for orthopedic patients. Working with patients, multidisciplinary teams, and post-acute providers before admission, the Liaison assesses needs, plans care, provides education and advocacy, and facilitates services to support a safe transition from the hospital at discharge. This collaborative work promotes quality outcomes and helps prevent unnecessary readmissions and complications during recovery.

The role develops and maintains the Total Joint Program and assists with data collection to monitor quality outcomes and sustain program effectiveness. Its primary focus is patient and community education and patient satisfaction. The Liaison also serves as a resource for patients, families, providers, and other staff members involved in the care of surgical patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN.
• At least 3 years of orthopedic experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
• At least 3 years of case management experience.
• Current Vermont RN license.
• Orthopedic Nurse Certification (ONC) from the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated safe nursing practice based on theory and consistent with policy and procedure.
• Advanced nursing knowledge and practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical-thinking and analytical skills.
• Teaching and coaching skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with providers and all levels of the organization.
• Basic Microsoft Windows desktop application and navigation skills.
• Willingness and ability to use a personal vehicle and insurance for travel.
• Knowledge of quality-improvement methods and data-analysis methods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with program development and management.

Responsibilities

• Assess orthopedic patients and plan, educate, advocate, and facilitate services needed for a safe transition from hospital to post-acute care.
• Collaborate with patients, multidisciplinary teams, and post-acute providers before admission and through discharge planning.
• Promote quality outcomes and help prevent unnecessary readmissions and recovery complications.
• Develop and maintain the Total Joint Program.
• Assist with data collection to monitor quality outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Provide patient and community education and support patient satisfaction.
• Serve as a resource for patients, families, providers, and staff caring for surgical patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time