Registered Nurse Program Coordinator Ortho Operating Room

Intermountain Health; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 61,192 - 90,508; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Financial wellness tools

Retirement planning

Healthy Living program including incentives and counseling

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an Ortho Surgery Registered Nurse Program Coordinator in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. This role involves leading a new department, providing excellent patient care, and supporting nursing staff in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate should possess a BSN, hold a current Colorado RN license, and have at least three years of RN experience. Responsibilities include supervising nursing activities and ensuring adherence to best practices.

Join a team that values your passion for patient care and offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Minimum of three (3) years of RN experience.
• 3-5 Years Ortho or Neuro Surgery Circulating Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of nursing staff.
• Mentor and support nursing staff in patient care.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Manage staffing and scheduling effectively.

Skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

Leadership

Communication

Education

BSN from an accredited program

Current Colorado RN license

Tools

Medical and nursing equipment

Computer systems for patient care

Job description

Ortho Surgery Registered Nurse Program Coordinator

Come bring your Ortho Surgery experience to Lutheran!! This is an exciting opportunity to join a new department at Lutheran Hospital. Be one of the first leaders on the team and work with a creative and hardworking close-knit group of Surgeons and Ortho OR RN professionals.

You bring your body, mind, heart and spirit to your work as an Ortho Surgery Registered Nurse Program Coordinator.

You know how to stay organized and move fast. You respond calmly in high pressure situations. You’re generous with your thoughts, your partnerships, and especially your passion for patient care. You’re great at what you do, but you want to be part of something even greater.

Schedule

• Choose from one of the below shifts
• Days
• Five - 8hr Shifts or Four - 10hr Shifts
• Call Shifts required
• Eligible for Call Shift Differential plus Base Pay!!!
• May Stack Differentials i.e. Call shift, evening, weekend, etc

Your day.

• Supervise, lead, role model and coordinate the activities of personnel engaged in providing excellent patient focused care & supporting physician practices through the provision of integrated, effective & innovative nursing practices & related medical services. Supervise daily staffing and productivity in assigned area/department. Assure appropriate staff assignments and schedule and seek resources as needed.
• Serve as role model, mentor, and supervisor of staff.
• Act as a leadership and clinical resource for assigned area/department. Support associates in resolving patient and unit/department issues, concerns, and complaints. Escalate issues as needed/ as warranted.
• Participate in a leadership role in performance improvement activities, new initiatives, and other unit functions. Participate in interviewing and selection of assigned personnel.
• Proactively seek opportunities to identify and implement methods to improve financial outcomes, patient care and outcomes, and associate and physician engagement.
• Perform the responsibilities of a RN, as needed.
• Demonstrate and promote exemplary service orientation to patients, members, providers, & staff.
• Oversee training of personnel and ensure orientation to policies, procedures & expectations. Ensure that the training activities incorporate all applicable policies, local, state & federal laws & regulations, & accreditation standards.
• Participate with managing associate performance, including motivating, coaching and counseling on immediate performance issues, recommending appropriate action, disciplining, and advising leadership on terminations. Support department leadership in issue/conflict resolution, developing performance improvement plans, and administering the discipline process.
• Assess & develop recommendations for new or revised general or nursing policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Partner with the physician leaders in creating a culture of commitment to patient focused service, excellent support of physician practices, innovation, compliance, ethics and integrity. Assist with managing staff, projects, budgets, and other related leadership activities.

Your Experience.

• BSN from an accredited program
• Current Colorado RN license or compact license with the ability to obtain Colorado RN license
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire (with prior approval; ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service)
• Minimum of three (3) years of RN experience

Preferred

• 3-5 Years Ortho or Neuro Surgery Circulating Experience in a Level I or II hospital setting
• At least one year RN coordinator or Charge RN experience
• Current specialty certification(s) as appropriate for unit or service

Your next move.

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Work City

Wheat Ridge

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hourly Range

$44.42 - $65.70

Benefits

Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning. Healthy Living program includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.