Program Coordinator - Orthopedic/Bariatrics/Joints

Texas Health Resources • Flower Mound, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Flower Mound's Bariatrics and Orthopedic programs are fast-growing service lines that leverage advanced minimally invasive and robotic-assisted technologies to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Bariatric services include robotic-assisted weight-loss procedures, while Orthopedics recently expanded the use of robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery—positioning both programs at the forefront of innovation in North Texas. Both programs operate with a highly coordinated, multidisciplinary model, bringing together surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, care coordinators, dietitians, rehabilitation teams, and administrative partners. Program coordination plays a critical role in aligning clinical workflows, patient education, scheduling, quality initiatives, and post-procedure follow-up across teams and departments. The Bariatrics and Orthopedic teams at Texas Health Flower Mound are known for comprehensive care pathways and strong patient outcomes. Bariatric patients experience significant improvements in weight-related health conditions, while orthopedic patients benefit from efficient outpatient surgical models designed for faster recovery and high patient satisfaction—making both programs highly visible and impactful within the organization and community. The facility is a 99-bed facility with more than 500 physicians on its medical staff who practice a full range of specialties. In addition to a modern facility and high-tech equipment, there is a dedicated team of physicians and staff who go above and beyond to provide the highest quality medical care to every patient.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in an acute care setting required
• Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required prior to providing independent patient care and must be maintained per policy
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective planning, organization, and prioritization abilities
• Knowledge of industry standards and ability to mobilize clinical and operational resources
• Demonstrated clinical expertise with the ability to provide education and guidance to patients, staff, and stakeholders
• Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements
• Experience with performance improvement and quality initiatives
• Ability to support community outreach and education programs

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting multidisciplinary clinical teams preferred
• Previous experience in program development, patient education, or discharge planning preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct management of the "Program" and coordination of all services and inpatient and outpatient departments that interact with orthopedic surgery patients including: outpatient testing/education, day of surgery, operation room, recovery room, the orthopedic surgery inpatient unit, inpatient and outpatient PT/OT services, home health, etc.
• Plans, coordinates, schedules, and implements care of the bariatric patient through all phases of obesity treatment including workup, surgery, recovery and readmission.
• Provides staff with ongoing performance information, communicates concerns to nurse leader for appropriate counseling and/or corrective action.
• In Collaboration with Hospital Administration, works with nursing leader to develops staff, have input with operating budgets; ensures appropriate utilization and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Enforces standards of regulatory and accreditation agencies.

Benefits

• Depending on status, benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan replacement programs as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees