Orthopedic Total Joint Program Manager

J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital • Southport, NC

4h

About The Position

Provides total joint patients with a Comprehensive Care Plan to ensure the most informative and individualized surgical experience. Contacts patients prior to Total Joint class and after surgery to collect data aimed at improving the total joint experience and providing support. They also assist with organizing and providing generalized education to the surgical services staff, working alongside the director. Leads the Hip & Knee Replacement Program (HKRP) providing data to the team, along with exploring research on improving the program. They will oversee the Hip & Knee DNV survey process. In conjunction with the Director, they will lead and support the Outpatient, Total Joint and Cataract Preadmission Nurses with daily workflow.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current license in North Carolina or compact state as an RN
• Current BLS
• Preferred five years of experience in any combination of OR (preferably in Ortho), Clinical Care Coordinator, ICU, and/or Med-Surg

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic initiative to enhance the Hip & Knee Program
• Provides individualized patient contact, support and education throughout the surgical process and beyond
• Coordinates all aspects of the Total Joint Class
• In conjunction with the Director, leads and supports the Outpatient, Total Joint and Cataract Preadmission nurses
• Streamlines preadmission workflows
• Works to improve patient readiness, safety and overall experience
• Monitors Preadmissions staff performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees