RN Coordinator - Joint Program

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Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Total Joint Nurse Coordinator is an integral member of the Total Joint team. The nurse coordinator facilitates the multidisciplinary care of the arthroplasty patients with the goals of exceptional care, patient experience, and clinical outcomes. The Nurse Coordinator improves patient preparedness for treatment through education, review of clinical needs, and support while also facilitating interaction between patients, their physician team, and referrals as appropriate. The Joint Nurse Coordinator works with the department, the navigators, and physician teams to ensure patients are receiving comprehensive care while improving access and throughput.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities

1. Patient/Family assessment

1.1 Collects patient data for new patients prior to initial visit using telecommunication strategies. This data includes physical and psychosocial history, current medical status, medication review, and teaching/learning evaluation

2. Patient/Family Education

2.1 Develops a patient education plan based on assessment findings which includes preoperative and/or postoperative care, disease process, medications, treatments, and plan of care.

3. Patient/Family Referrals

3.1 Coordinates and initiates referrals to physical and occupational therapy, case management, and social work/community resources (VNA, DME) as needed.

4. Joint Program support

4.1 Responsible for establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with physicians, APPs, nurses, technologists, schedulers, practice managers, front desk staff, physical therapists, and ancillary support roles as Joint Program evolves.

5. Professional Development

5.1 Maintains clinical competency by participation in grand rounds, relevant conferences, continuing education, professional organizations and other related activities.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in nursing required; Master's degree in health related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

3-5 years of experience with surgical patient population, inpatient or outpatient. Orthopedic experience preferred.

LICENSURE

CT RN Nursing license, BLS

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The Westerly Hospital
Website : http://www.westerlyhospital.com