POSITION TYPE: Nursing Clinical Coordinator (Orthopedics)

SPECIALTY: Clinical Coordinator.

Location: Boston, MA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Salary Range: $80,000 - $150,000

Job Description:

We are in search of a professional Clinical Nurse Coordinator to assume responsibility for the direction and coordination of all functions in the unit on his or her designated shifts. In collaboration with other members of the management team, this individual is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit or department.

The Orthopedic RN Clinical Coordinator is a registered nurse who functions as a supervisor and clinical resource for staff. Coordinates clinical activities to ensure that the nursing process is operationalized utilizing Standards of Care/Standards of Practice. Primary responsibilities include ensuring the provision of patient care consistent with department/hospital and regulatory standards and functional oversight of the Orthopedic Technician team.

Responsibilities:

Works with Administrators on developing optimal staffing and patient schedules. Implements and ensures compliance with all organization standards, guidelines, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Works with the Facility Administrator to maintain chronological, thorough, and appropriate documentation in the patient record. Assists the Facility Administrator with necessary Corrective Action Plan development, implementation and follow-up as required. Serves as a resource/subject matter expert for patient needs and issues, staff education, and in-service sessions as necessary, working closely with the Educators.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Partakes in the hiring and discipline process, supervises and evaluates the internal Orthopedic Technician staff. Ensures all clinics are appropriately and timely screened, X-ray orders are placed and any scheduling-related issues are addressed 48 hours before clinic.

Onboard new staff members to the Orthopedic Tech role lead the orientation/introduction of new staff members, and confirm that all necessary documentation is completed, including first-day orientation forms, skills checklist, etc.

Coordinates ongoing in-service education for her direct staff.

Teachers and coordinates the internal casting teaching classes as part of the onboarding and continuous training process.

Responsible for ordering supplies, up-keeping and managing our internal Med Room(s), placing any special equipment request, and managing our clean supply room and general stretcher bay areas.

Responsible for providing RN support to the Pre-Operative team's daily operations.

Follows established hospital infection control to ensure the department meets JACHO standards of care guidelines.

Organizes and oversees patient direct admission care to make sure patient needs are met and the institution’s patient care policies are followed.

Take part and communicates any information related to enhancements, revisions, and/or execution of Nursing Department policies and procedures.

Actively participates in the performance improvement process for the Orthopedic Tech team.

Ensures equipment and supplies employed for the successful operation of the unit are well-placed and functioning.

Reports in time any individual staff or any patient problems to the department Operations Manager.

Ensures that any incidents are documented properly with the Quality Improvement team, Medication Event Forms, Employee Injury Reports, etc.

Maintains a robust working rapport with doctors and co-workers, as well as other department’s health system-wide. Partakes in the evaluations of co-workers as requested. Responsible for daily patient triage

Monitor patient flow and resolve any related issue(s) during orthopedic daily clinical sessions

Monitor role of orthopedic technicians and Practice assistants during the clinical sessions.

Coordinate and provide education for all new direct report staff.

Coordinate assignment of Health stream classes to staff and monitor completion of all assigned classes.

Maintain yearly CPR certification records for all orthopedic technicians.

Monitor incoming and outgoing of ambulance patients arriving from outside facilities.

Coordinate transport of all direct admissions into the in-patient setting.

Communicate and coordinate to the NPP’s any abnormal or emergent patient situation.

Coordinate care of patients needing emergency services (overdose, low blood sugar, chest pain) including ED transfer.

Daily monitor and recording of emergency equipment (o2, suction machine and vital sign machine functioning).

Order all medications for orthopedic clinic.

Monitor daily and continuously staff in their role; AIDET,skills,communication with other staff

Responsible for consistent evaluation and issue resolution related to the department’s environment of care.

Provide care to pts that are referred for splints and braces from outside facilities and internal referrals. Document in epic and complete sign and charge for item provided.

Coordinate ordering and purchasing of any clinical products used in the department.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Current Massachusetts RN license

Experience:

Minimum of three to five years of clinical experience in the Orthopaedic Surgery arena.

Job Benefits:

Competitive salary

Direct Deposit

401K

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

Employee discount program

Excellent room for growth and advancement