RN Program Coordinator - Bone Health - Days

Orthopaedic Bone Health Nurse Program Coordinator

Orthopaedic Bone Health Nurse Program Coordinator develops, coordinates, and manages clinical and administrative activities related to the Bone Health Program, a division of the Orthopaedic Department. This job will support the clinical and research efforts of the Bone Health program. This job collaborates with the Director of Nursing, Medical Director, and/or Vice President, and serves as the administrative and clinical leader for a program. This will include facilitating clinical ambulatory care of Bone health patients across all clinical locations.

Essential Job Statements

• Follows documented physician/licensed provider orders, within the boundaries of the Nurse Practice Act, licensure, and established standards, policies, and practice guidelines. Organizes and plans work with input from the patient/family with specific outcomes and demonstrated use of sound clinical judgment and resources
• Maintains oversight of provider schedules for ambulatory to ensure seamless coordination of patient care. Assist and plans for provider and staff coverage, meeting the needs of patients. This includes developing systems for escalation for clinic, triage, infusion, and diagnostic services.
• Collaborates in development, implementation, communication, and monitoring of the plan of care for post fracture patients.
• Collaborates to provide team member training and education related to Osteoporosis related fractures. Assists with the documentation processes and educational offerings necessary to maintain the Own the Bone Certification.
• Coordinates outpatient scheduling visits, diagnostic testing, etc. with healthcare team and collaborates with nursing staff in the formulation of plans of care and education of patient/family regarding patient plan of care. Ensures patients are seen at the correct location based on acuity and patient specific plan of care.
• Provides supervision and oversight for the Bone health specialty program, serves as the clinical and administrative lead for all meetings related to the program.
• Understand and adhere to all IRB requirements, and Human Subjects protection regulations. Develop and provide IRB approved patient-oriented information for research studies.
• Leads and coordinates activities and organization initiatives for the management of orthopedic fracture across the continuum of care including development of new services related to bone health.
• Incorporates data analytics to inform Bone health team, anticipates needs of team and patients using analytics. Example: Injection protocols.
• Educates clinic staff on research protocols, provides staff in-services on research topics as needed.
• Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of patient-centered programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health system.

Patient Population

Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Adults (18-64 years).

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Employment Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program

Preferred Education:

Master's degree in nursing from an accredited program.

Licensure/Certification Required:

Current Registered Nurse license, BLS Certification.

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

None

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical experience.

Preferred experience with a focus in Orthopaedics or Osteoporosis.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Strong communication and time management skills.

Ability to set priorities make timely decisions and meet multiple deadlines.

Work collaboratively within a large complex, fast paced environment.

Cultural Responsiveness

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

Working knowledge of IRB standards, research requirements and associated data bases.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision

Hazards: Depth perception, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to dust/fumes, Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Mental/Sensory Emotional

Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking

Emotional: Fast-paced environment, Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.