Northwest Medical Center Bentonville
RN Orthopedic Program Coordinator
Bentonville
,
AR
Full Time
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Why Northwest Health?
We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.
Team members across our organization enjoy working in team environments and making a difference in the health and well-being of the patients they serve. Their efforts are rewarded through numerous recognition programs and our affiliates also offer team member benefits, including:
Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in America-a perfect blend of urban sophistication and small town charm. If you aren't local and haven't already discovered this, check out www.northwestarkansas.org to see why NWA keeps winning awards as a best place to live!
Job Summary
The Orthopedic Program Coordinator is responsible for the management, coordination, and oversight of the Orthopedic program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, implements education and training initiatives, monitors regulatory compliance, and leads quality improvement efforts. The Orthopedic Program Coordinator serves as a liaison between the healthcare organization and the community, promoting awareness and prevention.
Essential Functions
Why Northwest Health?
We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.
Team members across our organization enjoy working in team environments and making a difference in the health and well-being of the patients they serve. Their efforts are rewarded through numerous recognition programs and our affiliates also offer team member benefits, including:
- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off plans for vacations, holidays and illness
- Health insurance, including coverage for medical, dental, vision and prescription drugs
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Education & student loan assistance
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in America-a perfect blend of urban sophistication and small town charm. If you aren't local and haven't already discovered this, check out www.northwestarkansas.org to see why NWA keeps winning awards as a best place to live!
Job Summary
The Orthopedic Program Coordinator is responsible for the management, coordination, and oversight of the Orthopedic program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, implements education and training initiatives, monitors regulatory compliance, and leads quality improvement efforts. The Orthopedic Program Coordinator serves as a liaison between the healthcare organization and the community, promoting awareness and prevention.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates the overall operation and development of the Orthopedic program, ensuring adherence to regulatory and accreditation.
- Serves as a liaison between the Orthopedic physicians, unit staff, and other team members to ensure effective communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Monitors the quality of orthopedic care delivery, utilizing performance improvement methodologies to identify trends and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Educates staff, patients, families, and community members on Orthopedic treatment, and recovery, tailoring educational programs to diverse audiences.
- Oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of data, ensuring compliance with registry requirements and using data to drive program improvements.
- Reviews and updates program policies and procedures to reflect current best practices and align with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Implements and monitors competency-based training programs for clinical staff to ensure adherence to evidence-based care protocols.
- Provides oversight for regulatory compliance and ensures timely follow-up on all issues related to program performance and outcomes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- 2-4 years of clinical experience in Orthopedic care, or critical care required
- 1-2 years of prior experience in program coordination or quality improvement preferred
- In-depth knowledge of Orthopedic care, treatment protocols, and quality improvement methodologies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, and community stakeholders.
- Proficiency in data analysis and registry reporting to support program performance and compliance.
- Ability to design and deliver educational programs to a variety of audiences.
- Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards related to care programs.
- Organizational and project management skills to oversee program operations and meet deadlines.
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
- CN-ORTHO - Certified Orthopedic RN preferred
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred