Orthopedic RN Coordinator: Clinical Lead & Care Navigator

St.-Francis-Emory-Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA, seeks an RN Coordinator/Specialist – Orthopedics to coordinate patient care and clinical operations across orthopedic inpatients and outpatients.

You will ensure evidence-based, safe care for joint replacements, fracture management, and spinal surgery while supporting multidisciplinary planning and performance improvement. This role requires strong clinical expertise in orthopedics, teaching abilities, and EMR proficiency, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• Proficient in orthopedic care protocols and recovery pathways.
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education.
• Proficient in EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic care setting.

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 patient rounds to ensure timely interventions and promote recovery.
• Support pain management, mobility planning, and therapy coordination for post-operative patients.
• Serve as a clinical resource for orthopedic nursing staff and promote adherence to care protocols.
• Facilitate communication among providers, therapy, case management, and staff.
• Participate in performance improvement projects related to safety and outcomes.
• Provide education to staff, patients, and families on procedures, rehabilitation, and self-care.
• Ensure accurate EMR documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Support onboarding and mentoring of orthopedic nursing staff.

Skills

Orthopedic care protocols

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Education

Postsecondary nursing program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing/Healthcare Management

Job description

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA, seeks an RN Coordinator/Specialist – Orthopedics to coordinate patient care and clinical operations across orthopedic inpatients and outpatients.

You will ensure evidence-based, safe care for joint replacements, fracture management, and spinal surgery while supporting multidisciplinary planning and performance improvement. This role requires strong clinical expertise in orthopedics, teaching abilities, and EMR proficiency, with responsibilities