Care Coordinator Nurse/RN- Orthopedic Clinic

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Fairview Orthopedic Surgery specialists Clinic in Minneapolis, MN, on the University of Minnesota Campus, seeks a RN Care Coordinator for the orthopedic specialty clinic. The role is onsite at 909 Fulton St.

SE, with typical hours and a salaried exempt status. The RN will manage care coordination, referrals, education, and transitional care for patients across pediatric to adult orthopedic conditions, collaborating with clinicians and community providers to ensure coordinated, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Requires 3 years specialty experience in care coordination or 5 years licensed RN with clinical experience
• MN RN license is required; BLS certification required
• Basic Life Support (AHA or Red Cross)
• Preferred: MN RN with BSN and 2 years orthopedic RN experience

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and follow up with orthopedic surgery patients
• Coordinate referrals and liaise with providers
• Document patient status and progress via calls and test results
• Develop nursing care plans and provide patient education
• Support transitions of care across the healthcare continuum
• Triage patient concerns and respond under provider direction
• Contribute to program marketing and education materials
• Maintain competencies and participate in committees as needed

Skills

RN License

Care coordination

Patient education

Communication

Education

MN RN License

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Orthopedic Surgery specialists Clinic team in Minneapolis, MN on the University of Minnesota Campus, provides care for a broad spectrum of bone and joint injuries for Pediatrics to Adults. We're here to treat Complex conditions affecting ankles, feet, hands, shoulders, elbows, and spine, as well as musculoskeletal tumors.

We are hiring a RN Care Coordinator- Orthopedic Specialty Clinic!

Location

Onsite at Fairview Clinic and Surgery Center - 909 Fulton St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55455

Hours:

80 hours/two weeks

Days (typically 8 am- 430 or 8:30- 5 pm)

Monday-Friday

Salaried/exempt from overtime

Generous Benefits

RN Responsibilities

• Accesses, analyzes, plans and provides follow-up care for orthopedic surgery patients


• Facilitates timely referrals and fosters positive relations with community providers.


• Evaluates and documents status and follows patient progress through phone calls, test results and report preparation. Evaluates quality of nursing care via patient rounds.


• Identifies problems that are specific to the clinical specialty.


• Provides pro-active disease management using evidence based practices.


• Serves as a liaison between patient/family, medical staff and others involved in treatment, promoting patient centered care based on jointly determined health care goals and priorities


• Collaborates with appropriate staff to provide coordinated transition of care across the healthcare continuum.


• Facilitates timely referrals and fosters positive relations with community providers.


• Provides direct patient care in the area of specialty.


• Establishes individual nursing care plans.


• Provides education, counseling, medication management, and general health information to patients and patient representatives.


• Triages patient concerns and responds to patient concerns between visits under provider direction, to reduce relapse or inpatient care.


• Functions as a resource to patient care units, outpatient clinics and medical staff regarding the clinical specialty.


• Identifies need and assists in writing and implementing policies and procedures.


• Provides education services to patients and their families and other hospital staff regarding the clinical specialty. Develops content, resource materials and coordinates the educational plan.


• Serves on task forces and committees related to the clinical specialty.


• Keeps up to date on technological advances and new pharmaceutical products.


• Consults with other areas regarding specialty.


• Assists with research projects which may include collection data, data analysis and evaluation. May identify research projects.


• Manages database to track patient outcomes and other specific categories as directed by physician.


• Promotes program and assists with marketing efforts. Oversees or manages prior authorization process and results verification process to ensure positive image.


• Provide effective educational material.


• Serves as a community liaison.


• Performs other duties including Performance Goals developed by manager and employee and reported in the employee’s Performance Review as part of UMPhysicians’ Performance Management tools


• Develops and maintains critical competencies listed in this job description and the competencies drop down list in the employee’s online performance management tool.

Required Qualifications

• 3 years specialty experience doing care coordination or


• 5 years licensed RN with five years of clinical experience and ability to learn new specialty area


• MN Registered Nurse (RN) License


• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) *this requirement does not apply to dept 8901 Ambulatory Care Coordination within 30 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed RN in MN with four year Baccalaureate Degree


• 2 years RN experience in the specialty area or previous care coordination experience


• Specialized knowledge of the specialty and conditions of served population (orthopedics)

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status