RN Clinical Coordinator Pre Op/PACU

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region • Lakewood • Full-time

$77,400

per year

Healthcare patient care RN Clinical Coordinator Orthopedic Nursing

Job Description

Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

Overview

Qualified external applicants with at least six months of direct RN experience are eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus!*

To be eligible for the sign-on bonus, you must be hired into a full-time or part-time position; PRN positions are not eligible. Some exclusions apply. Apply to chat with a recruiter about the details!

RN Clinical Coordinators may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to $8,000. Ask a recruitment team member for more information to learn more!

Embrace your purpose and unique talents now, and put them to work. We value individuals with exceptional skills, but your dedication to a greater cause is what we cherish the most. Our organization thrives on this ethos, providing a supportive team environment with resources to help you succeed, guided by leaders who genuinely care about your growth and achievements.

As an RN Clinical Coordinator you will actively support the department director/manager by coordinating clinical and department activities for the unit. You will not serve as a supervisor or manager; instead serve as a clinical nurse and resource to the staff, authorize work procedures and assign duties, shift charge, as well as:

Demonstrating strong clinical judgment and ensuring high-quality care delivery to each patient.
Acting as a vital link between physicians and the patient care team to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration.
Maintaining communication and promote cooperation with unit staff and other departments.
Provides input and recommendations to the director/manager on coaching, mentoring and performance management of associates.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.
Act as a professional role model for all staff by demonstrating ethical/legal/professional nursing.
Promotes the optimal health, well-being, and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines, and the State Nurse Practice Act.
Actively serves on unit as a registered nurse and may take patient assignments based on unit and patient needs and acuity.
Being personally, accountable for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.

Ortho Unit Overview:

The Ortho Unit at OrthoColorado Hospital has 42 beds that are med/surg/tele. We also have six beds that are considered Progressive Care (PCU). Our volume is typically low on the weekends and holidays, averaging two to six patients. During the week our volume is between 24-30 patients.

We specialize in orthopedic surgery concentrating on joint replacement and spine surgeries. We do not get overflow from other areas. We are exclusively an elective orthopedic surgery hospital. We do not have an Emergency Department and do not accept direct admits currently.

Our mission is to provide a five-star customer service experience through a culture focused on safety, quality and service. We pride ourselves on the teamwork that our unit is known for. Our culture is driven by ensuring everyone has a voice and is respected for the qualities they bring to our team. We look for team members who have a great work ethic and are motivated to provide the best patient experience possible.

Qualifications

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing (Nursing Diploma or by endorsement) required
BSN, preferred

Licensure

RN License to practice in state of employment as applicable, required
Nursing Specialty Certification, preferred

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of direct clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Your Connected Community

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.

OrthoColorado Hospital is Colorado's only orthopedic specialty hospital and is designed specifically for the orthopedic patient. With such a specialized facility and team of experts, we have the utmost in experience and understanding of the needs of orthopedic patients – meaning better outcomes, increased patient satisfaction and a reduced risk of infection or complications.

Located on the St. Anthony Medical Campus, OrthoColorado Hospital is a joint venture between physician investors and CommonSpirit Mountain Region. Our state-of-the-art facility features a 48-bed inpatient unit, including six intermediate care beds and eight operating rooms. All members of our team from pre-operative care through recovery and our in-patient nurses are specialty trained in orthopedics. Our surgeons are renowned for their talent, knowledge and experience in their orthopedic specialties and sub-specialties. Having a team with a focused background and years of experience allow our employees to provide an unprecedented level of care, resulting in the best outcomes and experience for our patients.