Orthopedic Spine Clinical Coordinator/Assistant Clinical Director MS8 - Full Time Day Req #: 0000180464
Category: Nursing
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Department: Surg Serv-Ortho/Neuro T6E
Location: Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Summary of Job Function:

The Orthopedic Spine Clinical Care Coordinator oversees the day-to-day care of patients with orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures. This includes coordinating efforts between surgeons, hospital administration, physical therapy and nursing staff while tracking the progress of the patients and identifying areas requiring improvement. Additionally, the role is responsible for patient and physician satisfaction and coordinating outreach efforts. The intent is to coordinate the entire patient experience pre-op through post discharge. Assists in supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other interdisciplinary team members. Assures that all professional nurses and LPNs practice within their specific scope of practice as defined by the Nurse Practice Act and Regulatory standards. Is aware of and assures that all unlicensed personnel practice within the scope of practice outlined in their specific job description. Responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Insure that Surg Serv-Ortho/Neuro T6E is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Orthopedic Spine Clinical Coordinator/Assistant Clinical Director for Monmouth Medical Center.

Qualifications:

Certifications and Licenses Required:

BLS and ACLS certificationActive New Jersey Registered Nurse LicenseASN or Nursing Diploma

Preferred:

Bachelors Degree in Health Related FieldNational CertificationFive Years of Prior Healthcare ExperiencePrior Orthopedic Experience

Scheduling Requirements:

Day Shift, 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:

Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages risk taking, autonomy and change as appropriatePromotes team building in department; assist to build a patient care delivery team. Applies principles of change theory and critical thinking to daily operations. Role models adaptation to change and critical thinking for staff. Leads teams in the care of orthopedics and spine surgery. Co-Chairs/participates actively in Patient Care Services and joint/spine committeeManages the day-to-day functions of the orthopedic neuro spine patients, including facilitating requests and needs of patients, office staff, physicians, hospital staff and other departments and afPromotes professional development and growth of the RN staff. Gives feedback to staff on performance continuously. Is a visible presence in department on all shifts Oversees interview, selection and orientation process of new staff members. Completes performance reviews in a timely manner. Monitors staff turnover Assures that staff needs are defined and met. 8.Ensures that all Human Resource policies are consistently, fairly adhered to. (ex. Time and Attendance)Defines, develops, monitors and maintains an environment that promotes patient satisfactionUnit plans/scores reflect efforts towards patient satisfaction. Develops plans and assure implementation of all patient satisfaction initiatives with this patient population. Rounds on all patients daily. Assures that patient and family needs are defined and met. Develops and manages standardized care plans in collaboration with unit staff, physicians and heath care team members including: pre-op, post-op and discharge ordersSupports the mission and vision of Monmouth Medical CenterCreates and manages an on-going quality improvement program that measures surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Maintains community outreach program that targets patients in our primary and secondary service area by self or designee. Assure that discharge information is accurate, complete for post op care and medication reconciliation. Provide patient and family discharge educationMonitors and makes recommendations for the balance between fiscal and clinical needs.Develops annual budgets in collaboration with Administrative Director and VP of Patient Care Services. Develops staffing patterns reflective of needed hours of care for patients and appropriate staff mix. Demonstrates a proactive approach to daily operations. Assures staff scheduling meets requirements in accordance with Patient Care Service and Human Resource policy; schedule submitted in a timely manner. Monitors supply and use of materials

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) is one of New Jersey's largest community teaching hospitals, where physicians and employees work as a team dedicated to academic and clinical excellence and comprehensive, compassionate patient care. As part of RWJ Barnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center is a leader in designing unparalleled new ways for delivering health care.

For over 130 years, Monmouth Medical Center has been the leader in central New Jersey in providing the best in health care and the latest in medical technology to nearly 1 million residents that comprise its primary service area of Monmouth County, and portions of Ocean and Middlesex counties. Monmouth Medical Center is recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, which is widely acknowledged and underscores the highest commitment to patient safety and quality. MMC is the only hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties to receive an A Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, the nation s leading experts on patient safety, for six consecutive rating periods. We continue to lead the system in HCAHPS scores, and are looked to as a model for best practice in patient satisfaction.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer