Orthopedic Program Coordinator

Summary

Job Description:

Full Time 40 weekly hours, day shift

Job Summary:

The Orthopedic Program Coordinator provides clinical and administrative leadership for the Orthopedic Service
Line Program. The coordinator is responsible for supporting clinical staff and physicians with the management
of the orthopedic patient population through the continuum of care. The coordinator assists with program
development, managing the accreditation process and ensuring continuous compliance with the Joint
Commission Orthopedic certification requirements. This requires maintaining applicable policies and procedures,
staff education, data collection, quality improvement efforts and patient education.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individualsassigned to this job by listing the major components for this position (i.e., key responsibilities and essentialduties). The list is not intended to be an all-exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities required and aresubject to change from time to time. Additionally, other duties may be assigned at the discretion of leadershipto meet business, customer, and/or patient needs.
1. Serves as a clinical leader, change agent, andclinical resource. Assists in the management of patientcare needs, operational issues, and resource
recommendations.

2. Assumes a leadership role in orthopedicprogram development in facilitating change to enhancedelivery of services and to develop evidence-based
practice.
3.Analyzes and interprets data that facilitatesclinical practice patterns, actively participates in areas forprocess improvement, and implementation of solutionsthat positively influence patient outcomes.

4. Participates in clinical research and evidence based practice.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:

• Current KY License in Nursing (RN)

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Master's Degree preferred

• Two years of job-related experience required

• Experience in quality/performance improvement systems, statistical processes, or data analysis

• Must obtain MSN within Three (3) Years

• Must obtain Orthopedics certification within Two (2) Years

Work Experience

Education