RN Clinical Coordinator, Orthopedics - Nights

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

Description

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

The RN Coordinator/Specialist – Orthopedics is responsible for coordinating patient care and clinical operations across orthopedic inpatient and/or outpatient settings. This role ensures the delivery of evidence-based, safe, and effective care for patients undergoing orthopedic procedures, including joint replacement, fracture management, and spinal surgery. The RN Coordinator/Specialist serves as a clinical resource, supports multidisciplinary care planning, and contributes to performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate patient care delivery in the orthopedic unit and serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Assist with pre-operative education and discharge planning for orthopedic surgical patients.
• Conduct patient rounds to ensure timely interventions, identify complications, 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, physical/occupational therapy, case management, and ancillary staff.
• Participate in performance improvement projects related to patient safety, outcomes, and orthopedic best practices.
• Provide education to staff, patients, and families on orthopedic procedures, rehabilitation, and self-care.
• Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support onboarding and mentoring of orthopedic nursing staff.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited school of nursing (Required) And
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing (Preferred) And
• Master’s Degree in nursing, healthcare management or administration (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in state of practice Upon Hire (Required) And
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire (Required) And
• CN-ORTHO - Certified Orthopedic RN Upon Hire (Preferred)

Experience

• 2+ years nursing experience in orthopedic, surgical, or inpatient acute care setting (Required) And
• Prior Experience in patient care coordination, quality improvement, or clinical education (Preferred)