Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Coordinates care from admission to discharge of orthopedic and spine patients. Leads the multidisciplinary ortho/spine team.
• Provides knowledge and skill in the care of ortho and spine patients and serves as a resource to staff, interdisciplinary team and serves as a primary point of contact for patients and families in providing indirect patient care.
• Maintains quality assurance data with the goals of achieving clinical excellence, including leading and maintaining certification/accreditation requirements.
• Provides education and training in accordance to data results and trends identified.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures, order sets and pathways to improve quality of care and program development.
• Responsible for enhancing the patient experience by providing a seamless navigation process from diagnosis to full recovery.
• Works with patients and families to answer questions, provide emotional support and solve issues concerning the cycle of care. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• 4 years of experience as an RN, with one year in area of concentration. BSN, Master's preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium): 20-50lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11/25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking. Occasional sitting. Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.