Orthopedic Coordinator (RN): MetroWest Medical Center

The MetroWest Medical Center is the largest healthcare system between Worcester and Boston and is committed to meeting the health care needs of the MetroWest region by providing advanced care with a community touch. The 319-bed regional health care system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center.

We are seeking an experienced RN for the Orthopedic Coordinator position.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Service Line Director, the Orthopedic Coordinator assists in planning, administration, and evaluation of all patient care for a defined group of patients and for the development of education within the MSL. Provides leadership and direction in accordance with organization, Hospital's mission statement, and program goals and objectives.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Clinical Management:

a. Manages day-to-day operations of the program. Plans, implements, and evaluates method of delivery of care consistent with program's needs and goals. Collaborates with the Service line manager , other dept. directors to determine program's needs. Develops and implements annual goals that support program goals and are consistent with the Hospital's goals and mission.

b. Ensure proper hospital staffing levels to care for all musculoskeletal patients

c. Ensure hospital has appropriate equipment and appropriate instrumentation to support MSL patients and procedures, in conjunction with Surgical Services .

d. Monitor & coordinate patient path of treatment from first contact, to admission, surgery, post-op stay, and follow-up, collaborating with Service Line manager, Ortho surgeons, Dept. directs & key members of office staffs & surgical services as well as front line staff.

2. Education/Resources:

a. Promotes and participates in patient and family health teaching. Handles patient/family concerns when appropriate.

b. Serves as a clinical resource in the delivery of direct patient care. Supports and participates in any training education or plan developed by the Nurse Practice, Quality Improvement and professional development committees.

c. Maintains awareness of current trends and changes in Musculoskeletal Surgery and treatment.

d. Accepts and supports committee assignments. Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures, Hospital regulations, and other relevant standards and ensures unit is in compliance. Maintains currency in field.

e. Coordinate , develop, and implement pre-op, post-op, patient education seminars including medical and surgical follow-up.

f. Work with nursing education to develop and implement Clinical pathways.

g. Coordinate and provide continuing educational opportunities for musculoskeletal team.

3. Fiscal:

a. Provide finance department with patient outcomes data to assist in reimbursement negotiations.

b. Monitor contribution margin, by procedures in coordination with Service Line Director.

c. Ensure the continued fiscal health of the MSL unit, with appropriate staffing, supplies, services and reimbursement.

4. Communication/Collaboration:

a. Work with hospital to ensure that patient and family hospital experience is an exceptional & pleasant one.

b. Work with surgeons to track patient outcomes

c. Work with hospital marketing and public relations departments to promote program

d. Keep required data for center of excellence designation

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse

· Three years of progressively more responsible experience

· ACLS certification preferred

WORKING CONDITION:

Patient care environment.