Bariatric & Orthopedic Program Coordinator

Orthopedic Program Coordinator

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 individuals assigned to this job by listing the major components for this position (i.e., key responsibilities and essential duties). The list is not intended to be an all-exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities required and are subject to change from time to time. Additionally, other duties may be assigned at the discretion of leadership to meet business, customer, and/or patient needs.

• Serves as a clinical leader, change agent, and clinical resource. Assists in the management of patient care needs, operational issues, and resource recommendations.
• Assumes a leadership role in orthopedic program development in facilitating change to enhance delivery of services and to develop evidence-based practice.
• Analyzes and interprets data that facilitates clinical practice patterns, actively participates in areas for process improvement, and implementation of solutions that positively influence patient outcomes.
• 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

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.