Clinical Coordinator PreSurgical Optimization Home (Critical Care Exp Req) - LOH

Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Coordinator PreSurgical Optimization Home (Critical Care Exp Red) – LOH. In this role, the successful candidate works with high‑risk patient populations to identify the need for and coordinate services that address modifiable risk factors prior to surgery. The coordinator works with patients and caregivers to ensure they are knowledgeable about and connected to health‑care services that address their individual needs, provides targeted health education, and promotes preventative care services. This position supports program outcomes such as reduced admissions/readmissions, reduced length of stay, fewer post‑op complications, and increased self‑efficacy. The coordinator works in collaboration with clinicians, pre‑admission testing, and other NYULH staff to achieve high‑quality outcomes for patients and caregivers. Job Responsibilities Develop and coordinate individualized care plans that incorporate appropriate interventions using established protocols based on the patient’s health and psychosocial needs determined through screening. Educate patients on the importance of preventive care and facilitate the receipt of appropriate preventive care services. Oversee all clinical aspects impacting patient care transitions, community‑based health and wellness, and management of health care needs for selected patient populations, including total joint patients. Provide strategies for engaging clinicians to address patient and population health needs. Collaborate with clinicians from acute inpatient, rehabilitation services, and community‑based practices to coordinate care and integrate components of care management for effective population health management. Ensure connectivity and communication across clinicians and patients/families. Facilitate closure of gaps in care for health‑plan or other patients receiving outreach for needed preventive services and encourage use of in‑network services. Facilitate referrals to other clinicians within the NYU Langone Health system. Coordinate and assign all necessary optimization‑related pre‑operative referrals according to defined criteria, including location, transition models, and special requirements. Work with orthopedic attendings and the surgical team to review comprehensive risk assessments on all patients who present to the orthopedic clinic for TKA or THA. Formulate, plan, and implement a population‑based high‑risk patient screening process to ensure effective and timely patient health‑care transitions and services in the perioperative period. Coordinate and enroll identified high‑risk patients into one or more risk‑modification programs. Prepare patients for surgical appointments, including health promotion interventions such as BMI guidance, smoking cessation, tobacco use counseling, and evaluation of housing and other social determinants of health that may impact surgical outcomes. Work with other members of the patient care team as appropriate to ensure activities are integrated and non‑duplicative. Consider the needs and behaviors of specific patients/caregivers in a culturally competent manner; incorporate clinical knowledge and related experience in communications. Facilitate collection of patient outcomes data and review and monitor outcomes and program objectives, evaluating and revising practices as needed. Seek guidance as appropriate and take direction from the manager. Comply with policies and procedures associated with each department initiative. Document activities clearly and comprehensively in EMR in accordance with departmental standards. Attend and participate in program/initiative teleconferences, program enhancement trainings, and meetings as required. Meet all other expectations and responsibilities of the program/initiative. Minimum Qualifications To qualify you must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a NY State license as a Registered Professional Nurse. Three to five years of hospital nursing experience in an acute care medical‑surgical unit, critical care, or post‑anesthesia care unit are required. Required Licenses Registered Nurse License – NYS Preferred Qualifications At least five years of clinical nursing practice in the care of the patient population served, with the ability to apply the nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion that addresses patient/family safety and satisfaction. Previous experience as a nurse practitioner is preferred. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication, creative problem‑solving, critical thinking, and leadership; previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Effective change agent. Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities. Membership in professional specialty organizations is desirable. Master’s Degree in Nursing and certification in a clinical area of practice further strengthen the application. Equal Opportunity Employer NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. Benefits At NYU Langone Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits and wellness package that supports employees at every stage of life, including career development, family support, and retirement planning. Our benefits provide financial security, generous time‑off, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program focused on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. Salary Range NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with New York State Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $140,400.00 – $159,270.30 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses, incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay Transparency Notice To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please review the notice provided on our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYU Langone Hospitals