Night-Shift Orthopedic RN Clinical Coordinator

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA is seeking an RN Clinical Coordinator for Orthopedics to coordinate patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role supports evidence-based, safe orthopedic care for joint replacements, fracture management, and spinal surgery. The RN Coordinator serves as a clinical resource, guides care planning with multidisciplinary teams, and contributes to performance improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice (required)
• BCLS certification (required)
• CN-ORTHO (preferred)
• Minimum 2+ years in orthopedic/surgical/inpatient acute care
• Experience in patient care coordination or clinical education (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred; Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care delivery in the orthopedic unit and liaison between patients, providers, and teams.
• Assist with pre-operative education and discharge planning for orthopedic patients.
• Conduct rounds to ensure timely interventions and promote recovery.
• Support pain management, mobility planning, and therapy coordination post-operatively.
• Serve as a clinical resource for orthopedic nursing staff and promote care protocols.
• Facilitate communication among providers, therapy, case management, and staff.
• Participate in performance improvement related to patient safety and orthopedic outcomes.
• Educate staff, patients, and families on orthopedic procedures, rehabilitation, and self-care.
• Ensure accurate EMR documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Assist onboarding and mentoring of orthopedic nurses.

Skills

Orthopedic care

Care coordination

EMR systems

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Nursing

BSN

MSN/Healthcare Admin

Job description

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA is seeking an RN Clinical Coordinator for Orthopedics to coordinate patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role supports evidence-based, safe orthopedic care for joint replacements, fracture management, and spinal surgery. The RN Coordinator serves as a clinical resource, guides care planning with multidisciplinary teams, and contributes to performance improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives.