JOINT/BARIATRIC COORD
Company: Blount Memorial Hospital
Location: Maryville
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The Total Joint Replacement /Bariatric Programs Coordinator
coordinates all systems related to total hip and total knee
replacement and bariatric care delivery. The coordinator develops
joint replacement and bariatric clinical services and integrates
research into the clinical setting. Monitors quality of care
issues, cost of care, care management for total joint replacement
and bariatric patients including patient education. Acts as a
clinical liaison between physicians, clinical staff, and
administrative staff. Collaborates with nursing education by
providing for staff development as an educator, consultant, process
change agent, leader, and researcher. Communicates and collaborates
with the Nurse Manager when staff coaching and/or mentoring is
required. Works in coordination with each program's physician
leadership, applicable nursing leadership, and personnel associated
with the care of total joint and bariatric patients to ensure work
is accomplished effectively and patients are cared for
appropriately. Coordinates and leads all survey activities with the
respective certification/accreditation organizations, as
appropriate, such as Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation
and Quality Improvement Program. Champions the Total Joint Advanced
Protocol Program and develops improvements are required.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and/or experience: Current licensure to practice
professional nursing in Tennessee Competent in BLS and / or other
specialized life support requirements designated by work area or
completion upon hire. Clinical expertise in orthopedics. Three or
more years clinical healthcare experience required in an acute care
facility. Multiple service experience desirable. National
Certification in area of clinical expertise preferred.
Knowledge: Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, license
practical nurse and nursing assistants. Knowledge of and
appropriate application of nursing process. Knowledge of infection
control procedures, safety precautions, techniques involved in
administering routine medications and / or treatments to patients.
Knowledge in current job-related skills, organizational
accreditation requirements and industry changes. Intermediate
computer knowledge.
Skills: Excellent customer service, active listening, intermediate
computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to communicate
clearly in all interactions.
Abilites: Ability to demonstrate emotional maturity by establishing
and maintaining effective working relationships. Ability to
independently seek out resources and work collaboratively. Ability
to conduct needs assessment using a variety of strategic tools.
Ability to incorporate principles of adult learning in the
planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programs.
Ability to develop and coordinate education plans to address
patient population specific nursing care. Ability to use computer
and learn new software programs. Ability to document and
communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper
documentation tools. Ability to think critically and problem solve
while remaining focused and organized in a stressful and fast paced
environment. Ability to work flexible hours and days to meet
facility needs.
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Keywords: Blount Memorial Hospital, Knoxville , JOINT/BARIATRIC COORD, Other , Maryville, Tennessee
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