RN Joint Replacement Care Coordinator

Posted:
10/20/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

**16 hours a week

About Farmington Hills Hospital

Recognized by U.S News and World Report as one of the nation’s high-performing facilities for multiple procedures and conditions and has been recognized as a Magnet-designed hospital for nursing excellence. This hospital has grown in size and capabilities over the decades to become a Level II trauma center, serving the community since 1965. It also serves as the base teaching hospital for Michigan State University.

Scope of Work

The Joint Replacement Coordinator plans, organizes and directs the general care of the orthopedic patient population in order to provide quality, cost-effective care. This position performs patient assessment and develops a care plan based upon appropriate input. Reviews, assess, monitors and assists in the evaluation of the pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care of orthopedic patients following pre-established criteria.

Assures use of appropriate clinical pathways, external care, multidisciplinary collaboration; state and federal utilization management requirements as well as department and hospital policies and procedures. Collaborates with physicians, ancillary and clinical department staff, patients and their families regarding patient care. Intervenes to facilitate timely patient care services and treatments.

Coordinates select continuing care services for patients (i.e. home health care, durable medical equipment, or extended care facility). Promotes maximum hospital reimbursement through coordination, preparation and analysis of diagnosis/census trends. Reviews and provides statistical information regarding variances and makes program care and quality improvement recommendations to department management.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

  • Required Associate's Degree Requires successful completion of a Registered Nurse program from an accredited school.
  • 3 years of relevant experience-  Requires a minimum of three years’ clinical experience coordinating patient care in either an acute care patient or physician office setting.
  • Requires a minimum one year of experience with orthopedic patients with demonstrated ability to anticipate and identify the multi-faceted needs of post-operative orthopedic patients.
  • Requires the demonstrated ability to incorporate the knowledge and skills of clinical practice while performing complex statistical analysis.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan Upon Hire required

    Primary Location

    SITE - Farmington Hills Hospital- 28050 Grand River Ave - Farmington Hills

    Department Name

    Nursing Administration - Farmington Hills

    Employment Type

    Part time

    Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    16

    Hours of Work

    16 hours a week

    Days Worked

    Variable

    Weekend Frequency

    N/A

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