RN Program Coordinator III - Spine and Orthopedics

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is recruiting an RN Program Coordinator III to educate and support surgical patients before and after procedures, covering orthopedic, spine, bariatric, colorectal and general medical-surgical cases. You will collaborate with physicians, therapists and case managers to ensure safe recovery and timely discharge.

Ideal candidates have RN licensure, at least five years of clinical RN experience, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Five years of clinical RN experience.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems.
• Interpersonal, communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and support to surgical patients before and after procedures.
• Monitor post-operative progress and reinforce care standards.
• Educate staff on post-operative care and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists and case managers to promote safe recovery and discharge.

Skills

RN license

RN experience

Healthcare systems knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world‑class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an RN Program Coordinator III, a caregiver in this role will provide education and support to surgical patients before and after their procedures, helping them understand pre-operative instructions, post-operative care, pain management, mobility expectations and recovery plans. This role supports orthopedic, spine, bariatric, colorectal and general medical-surgical patients while collaborating closely with physicians, physical and occupational therapists and case managers to promote safe recovery and successful discharge. The caregiver will also monitor post-operative progress, promote patient comfort, reinforce clinical protocols and educate staff on post-surgical care standards to support consistent, high-quality care.

A caregiver in this position works 8:00am to 4:30pm with no weekends, holidays or on‑call requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Will play a critical role in post‑op recovery, pain management, and mobility rehab, working closely with physicians, physical therapists, and case managers to help patients return to their everyday lives
• Provide discharge education and instructions to patients.
• Responsible for staff education on post operative care, service lines include, Spine & Ortho, some Bariatric and Colorectal.
• Provides high quality care for setting the patients expectations pre and post surgery.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Five years of clinical RN experience.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems.
• Skills: interpersonal, communication and organization

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination.
• Requires frequent standing and walking.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Works under stressful conditions and requires irregular hours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
• Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $57,510.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $87,697.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).