Program Coordinator - Orthopedic/Spine/Bariatrics/Joints

Program Coordinator, Orthopedic/Spine/Bariatrics/Joints Work location: 4400 Long Prairie Rd., Flower Mound, TX 75028. Work hours: Full Time, Days working 40 hours weekly. Overview Texas Health Flower Mound’s Bariatrics and Orthopedic programs are fast‑growing service lines that leverage advanced minimally invasive and robotic‑assisted technologies to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. The programs operate with a highly coordinated, multidisciplinary model, bringing together surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, care coordinators, dietitians, rehabilitation teams, and administrative partners. Program coordination plays a critical role in aligning clinical workflows, patient education, scheduling, quality initiatives, and post‑procedure follow‑up across teams and departments. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in an acute care setting required Experience supporting multidisciplinary clinical teams preferred Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire required Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required prior to providing independent patient care and must be maintained per policy Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills Effective planning, organization, and prioritization abilities Knowledge of industry standards and ability to mobilize clinical and operational resources Demonstrated clinical expertise with the ability to provide education and guidance to patients, staff, and stakeholders Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements Experience with performance improvement and quality initiatives Ability to support community outreach and education programs Previous experience in program development, patient education, or discharge planning preferred Responsibilities Direct management of the program and coordination of all services and inpatient and outpatient departments that interact with orthopedic surgery patients, including outpatient testing/education, day of surgery, operating room, recovery room, the orthopedic surgery inpatient unit, inpatient and outpatient PT/OT services, home health, etc. Plans, coordinates, schedules, and implements care of the bariatric patient through all phases of obesity treatment including workup, surgery, recovery and readmission. Provides staff with ongoing performance information, communicates concerns to nurse leader for appropriate counseling and/or corrective action. In collaboration with hospital administration, works with nursing leader to develop staffing plans, has input with operating budgets, and ensures appropriate utilization and maintenance of supplies and equipment. Enforces standards of regulatory and accreditation agencies. Benefits Depending on status, benefits include 401(k), PTO, medical, dental, paid parental leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan replacement programs, and several other benefits. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Health Resources