Orthopedic RN Coordinator — Ambulatory Care Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

University of New Mexico - Hospitals in Edgewood, KY, is seeking an experienced Ambulatory Specialty Practice RN for the Orthopaedics Clinic. You will plan, organize, and evaluate patient care across neonate to geriatric ages, while coordinating clinic activities and serving as a liaison with the care team.

The role emphasizes patient education, safety, and collaboration, with on-going opportunities for professional development and involvement in clinic programs.

Qualifications

• Essential: Program Graduate
• Nonessential: Bachelor's Degree
• Essential: Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate
• Nonessential: Nursing
• 3 years directly related experience
• Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE - Perform all RN Nursing duties; triage patients in daily walk-in clinic.
• PATIENT CARE - Coordinate all activities of the specialty related to patient care.
• PATIENT CARE - Serve as liaison between patient/family and health care team.
• PATIENT CARE - Counsel families regarding medical conditions, diagnostics, meds and interventions.
• PATIENT CARE - Coordinate delivery of services for optimal care within specialty surgeries.
• COORDINATION - Collaborate with specialty team on patient candidacy.
• TRAINING - Participate in educational opportunities and workshops.
• PATIENT SAFETY - Follow safety policies and report issues promptly.

Skills

Ambulatory care nursing

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Program Graduate

Bachelor's Degree

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Nursing

Tools

CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov/Prof Rescuers

RN license NM or eligible

Job description

University of New Mexico - Hospitals in Edgewood, KY, is seeking an experienced Ambulatory Specialty Practice RN for the Orthopaedics Clinic. You will plan, organize, and evaluate patient care across neonate to geriatric ages, while coordinating clinic activities and serving as a liaison with the care team.

The role emphasizes patient education, safety, and collaboration, with on-going opportunities for professional development and involvement in clinic programs.