Ambulatory RN Ortho Care Coordinator III

University Of New Mexico - Hospitals; Edgewood (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

UNMH Jobs is seeking a registered nurse to join the Orthopaedics Clinic's ambulatory specialty practice. The role involves independent planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of patient care for diverse age groups in a busy clinic.

You will coordinate the specialty's patient care activities, liaise with the health care team and educate families about conditions, procedures and medications. Shifts are days, with on-site work and potential on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• RN license in NM or by reciprocal agreement.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS within 30 days.
• 3 years directly related nursing experience.
• Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all RN nursing duties in ambulatory clinic.
• Assist in specialty clinic and triage daily walk-in patients.
• Coordinate all activities of the specialty related to patient care.
• Serve as liaison between patient/family and health care team.
• Counsel families regarding medical conditions, procedures and medications.
• Coordinate diagnostic procedures for post-operative care and complications.
• Direct management of patient care caseload pre- and post-operative.
• Ensure adherence to departmental policies and quality assurance programs.
• Participate in education opportunities and workshops for the area.

Education

Program Graduate

Bachelor's Degree

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Nursing

Job description

UNMH Jobs is seeking a registered nurse to join the Orthopaedics Clinic's ambulatory specialty practice. The role involves independent planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of patient care for diverse age groups in a busy clinic.

You will coordinate the specialty's patient care activities, liaise with the health care team and educate families about conditions, procedures and medications. Shifts are days, with on-site work and potential on-call responsibilities.