Total Joint Coordinator RN

USPI • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Resurgens Surgery Center is a single-specialty outpatient surgery practice that specializes in orthopedic surgery. Our surgery center is a joint venture between Resurgens Orthopedic Group and USPI, the nation's largest provider of surgical services. We provide care for adult patients, including the older adult through geriatric, and pediatric patients from 12 months through adolescence. Ideal candidates will be focused on excellent customer service, have the ability to multi-task, the ability to show flexibility in assignments, maintain scrupulous infection control standards, maintain professional competencies, and have the ability to work as part of an interdependent multidisciplinary team. The Joint Coordinator will assume responsibility and accountability for the entire care pathway of the total joint patient. Optimization of the program will be achieved by facilitating care for patients by serving as a liaison throughout the continuum of care. This is achieved by anticipating and addressing each patient’s needs before, during, and after surgery. There is ongoing collaboration to create a team approach with the medical team including the surgeon, anesthesiologist, Pre-op, PACU, OR staff, PT provider, ASC leadership, and key members from the surgeon’s office. In addition to the day-to-day activities required, the position requires the Coach to participate in data collection, analysis, and reporting of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

• Current GA Nursing License
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• BLS (required)
• ACLS (required)
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in ASC setting.
• Must be passionate about patient education.
• Requires the clinical expertise to apply sound judgment to ensure optimal patient care.
• Strong communication skills are required to instruct patients, family members and staff.
• Must be self-directed with strong interpersonal, organizational, and computer literacy skills.
• Accepts and supports changes in work assignment as related to schedule and patient needs
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, systems, change theory, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective quality outcomes.
• Demonstrates the ability to work as a team member and to communicate directly and professionally.
• Is flexible, reliable, productive, patient-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Maintains professional conduct and appearance.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility and accountability for the entire care pathway of the total joint patient.
• Facilitate care for patients by serving as a liaison throughout the continuum of care.
• Anticipate and address each patient’s needs before, during, and after surgery.
• Collaborate with the medical team including the surgeon, anesthesiologist, Pre-op, PACU, OR staff, PT provider, ASC leadership, and key members from the surgeon’s office.
• Participate in data collection, analysis, and reporting of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Instruct patients, family members and staff.
• Participate in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Utilize/apply the general and specialized principles, practices, techniques and methods of utilization review/management, care coordination, transfer coordination, discharge planning or case management.
• Work as a team member and communicate directly and professionally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree