Program Coordinator, Joint Replacement/Ortho (RN) - (Full Time, Day)

NorthBay Health • Vacaville, CA

2d • $76 - $92 • Onsite

About The Position

The Joint Replacement Coordinator (Registered Nurse) is responsible and accountable for the daily operations and data management of NorthBay Health’s Joint Replacement Program. The coordinator works with the American Joint Replacement Registry and quality administrators, conducts program audits, supports orthopedic patient navigation across the continuum of care, and collects and enters data for benchmarking.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Current California RN license.
• Current AHA or equivalent BLS certification.
• National certification in Orthopedics required within two years of hire.
• At least three years of professional nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and critical reasoning skills in clinical decision-making, planning, organizing, problem-solving, and data interpretation.
• Ability to work effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams toward common goals.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in implementing major projects within established timelines.
• Demonstrated ability in vision implementation, decision-making, initiative, ingenuity, creativity, problem-solving, and establishing rapport with personnel, patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
• Documentation of continued professional growth through formal education courses and/or contact hours.
• Some computer skills.
• Clinical skills working with young adults, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Knowledge of regulatory processes, including Joint Commission and Title 22 requirements.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience.
• Experience in orthopedic case management.
• Certification in case management and/or orthopedic nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care from pre-admission testing and surgery through inpatient recovery, discharge, and post-operative follow-up for up to one year.
• Coordinate each patient’s episode of care, including working with physician offices to ensure timely diagnostic services and complete preoperative workups, and coordinating care during hospitalization and after discharge.
• Lead pre-operative education classes and guide patients and caregivers through preparation and recovery.
• Serve as the central liaison among orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, physical therapists, case managers, and post-acute care providers.
• Track clinical outcomes and metrics; conduct audits; and lead or assist with regulatory readiness and disease-specific certifications, including Joint Commission Hip/Knee Replacement Certification.
• Ensure program materials are standardized and consistent with standard order sets and clinical pathways.
• Assist program directors with patient flow, data abstraction, provider on-call rosters, and community outreach and marketing.
• Promote effective, high-quality patient care through patient education, adherence to clinical pathways, and coordination of fiscal and other resources.
• Assist with compliance with regulatory and professional standards and foster interdisciplinary relationships within the department and across hospital departments.
• Assist with educational programs for staff, physicians, and the community relevant to the orthopedic population.
• Collaborate with clinical managers to develop and validate staff clinical competencies.
• Assist the program manager in coordinating internal and external resources that support staff professional growth.
• Support staff competency through orientation, evaluation, certification programs, in-services, and training.
• Promote respectful collegial relationships and multidisciplinary collaborative practice.
• Participate in joint planning, program development, and multidisciplinary committees when requested by the Perioperative manager.
• Promote organizational standardization of services, including policies, procedures, practices, equipment, and supplies.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures and meet attendance and punctuality expectations.
• Demonstrate NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Long-term care coverage
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Education reimbursement for eligible roles
• Professional development and training programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Recognition programs
• Shift differentials
• Market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level