Registered Nurse Orthopedic Surgery Coordinator

Intermountain Health•St. George, UT

7d•$41 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Clinical Expanded Role serves as a service line specialist focused on an area of expertise within a hospital or care-site department. The role identifies, coordinates, and evaluates specialty-related projects and assignments, and provides clinical expertise, consultation, education, and research. The incumbent acts as a change agent, accepts and facilitates change, and assumes a proactive clinical leadership position. This position is based at Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital in St George, Utah. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one weekday off. The schedule also includes 1–2 weeknight calls and one weekend call per eight-week schedule period, plus 2–3 holiday call days per year. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution; the degree will be verified.
Registered Nurses hired or promoted into this role must obtain a BSN within four years of the hire or promotion date; an existing education agreement takes precedence.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers.
Unit-specific certification as required, such as ACLS or PALS. Required additional certifications must be held upon hire or obtained within a timeframe determined by service-line and department guidelines.
One year of clinical nursing experience.
Demonstrated experience in the assigned clinical area.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide nursing staff.
Previous leadership experience.
BSN is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025; employees hired or promoted before that date are held to the minimum requirements in place at that time.

Responsibilities

Provide expertise in specialty areas; participate in clinical programs and policy development; and support standardization of care protocols.
Educate and mentor nursing staff and other healthcare professionals on best practices and developments in the specialty area.
Use research to improve nursing practice and develop care standards.
Represent the department on committees and collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate and optimize patient care.
Serve as a consultant and liaison to the healthcare team, patients, families, and community.
Promote and integrate evidence-based practices into clinical care and stay current with research and advancements in the specialty area.
Direct and coordinate the care team; provide or delegate care according to the care plan and licensure guidelines; and manage time, supplies, and resources.
Promote the nursing profession, integrate legal and ethical standards, practice within licensure scope, and comply with regulatory standards and documentation requirements.
Use assessment data and critical thinking to develop individualized care plans involving patients, families, and team members.
Review patient responses to interventions and revise care plans as needed based on goal achievement and satisfaction.