Job Description​

This is a part-time position of 24/hours per week.

This position is responsible for the oversight of the Total Joint Replacement program.  This position is directly responsible for data collection, review, analysis, and trending of quality metrics and maintains compliance with TJC Accreditation standards and American Association of Hip/Knee Surgeons guidelines. Participates in program planning, organization, and development with Hospital Leadership. The position collaborates with specialty care departments and patient care units regarding all aspects of Total Joint Replacement care from pre-hospitalization to rehabilitation and serves as a liaison between physician practices, community resources, and the hospital.  The Total Joint Replacement Program Coordinator acts as a resource for facilitating staff development and other special projects. Serves as a quality and program process improvement coordinator. Assists with educational opportunities identified by specific data trends report by the data. Additionally, the Program Coordinator is responsible for teaching the Joint Program class for preparing patients for surgery and helping patients with care navigation.

Program optimization
Chart audit
Data management
Patient Education

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

2 years

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Various

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job Details

Part Time

Day (United States of America)

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