Orthopedic Surgical Nurse Coordinator

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Bowling Green, KY, is seeking an Orthopedic Medical Surgical Clinical Nurse Coordinator to lead patient care on the unit. The role emphasizes safe, high-quality outcomes and strong clinical leadership.

You will coordinate pre- and post-operative care, manage patient flow, mentor staff, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration. A seasoned RN with orthopedic MS experience and commitment to evidence-based practice is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experienced RN with orthopedic medical-surgical background.
• Strong coordination and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of perioperative processes and patient education.
• Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate orthopedic medical-surgical patient care to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.
• Manage patient flow and oversee clinical workflows on the unit.
• Serve as a resource to staff, providing guidance and support.
• Coordinate pre- and post-operative care and education for patients and families.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with evidence-based protocols and best practices.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical coordination

Leadership

Communication

Perioperative knowledge

Quality improvement

Job description

Orthopedic Medical Surgical Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Coordinate orthopedic medical-surgical patient care to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.
• Manage patient flow and oversee clinical workflows on the unit.
• Serve as a resource to staff, providing guidance and support.
• Coordinate pre- and post-operative care and education for patients and families.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with evidence-based protocols and best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experienced RN with a background in orthopedic medical-surgical care.
• Strong clinical coordination and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of perioperative processes and patient education.
• Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.