RN Clinical Coordinator, Orthopedics - Nights
Kindred Healthcare•Columbus, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
The RN Coordinator/Specialist – Orthopedics is responsible for coordinating patient care and clinical operations across orthopedic inpatient and/or outpatient settings. This role ensures the delivery of evidence-based, safe, and effective care for patients undergoing orthopedic procedures, including joint replacement, fracture management, and spinal surgery. The RN Coordinator/Specialist serves as a clinical resource, supports multidisciplinary care planning, and contributes to performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts.
Requirements
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in state of practice Upon Hire (Required)
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire (Required)
- 2+ years nursing experience in orthopedic, surgical, or inpatient acute care setting (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in nursing (Preferred)
- Master’s Degree in nursing, healthcare management or administration (Preferred)
- CN-ORTHO - Certified Orthopedic RN Upon Hire (Preferred)
- Prior Experience in patient care coordination, quality improvement, or clinical education (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient care delivery in the orthopedic unit and serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Assist with pre-operative education and discharge planning for orthopedic surgical patients.
- Conduct patient rounds to ensure timely interventions, identify complications, and promote recovery.
- Support pain management, mobility planning, and therapy coordination for post-operative patients.
- Serve as a clinical resource for orthopedic nursing staff and promote adherence to care protocols.
- Facilitate communication among providers, physical/occupational therapy, case management, and ancillary staff.
- Participate in performance improvement projects related to patient safety, outcomes, and orthopedic best practices.
- Provide education to staff, patients, and families on orthopedic procedures, rehabilitation, and self-care.
- Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Support onboarding and mentoring of orthopedic nursing staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
