Program Coordinator - Total Joint

Description

At PeaceHealth, it is our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. Does this resonate with you? Then take your career to the next level as a Program Coordinator Total Joint at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $47.34 – $71.00. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This is a full time, day shift position; hours 0600-1400 but will require some flexibility.

Facilitate program development and oversees the day to day patient management within the Total Joint Center.

Coordinate and lead regularly scheduled meetings effectively with all participating parties within the Total Joint Excellence Program, such as unit staff, medical director, other physicians and key staff.

Develop and maintain standardized systems of care with the surgeons, including pre-op, post-op and discharge orders.

Maintain effective communications with team members and Medical Center departments. Build relationships successfully with various internal and external stakeholders.

Serve as the clinical resource for joint replacement care best practice by educating nurses and physicians, monitoring patient care in real time, and advocating for necessary elements of care. Develop and help maintain standardized care plans with the surgeons and other key clinical areas including pre-op, post-op and discharge orders.

Ensure appropriate pre-op education and preparation for each patient prior to surgery. Responsible for developing and overseeing pre and post op teaching classes. Coordinate and distribute teaching materials to physician’s offices. Oversees the development and on-going editing of all program forms and materials.

Responsible for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities to include, but limited to tracking surgical outcomes, patient satisfaction, clinical/customer service standards, patient complications, denied days, hospital-wide survey results, nurse call back results, length of stay and volumes, etc. and other areas as need determines. Responsible for developing and implementing improvement plans and other patient satisfaction activities.

Attend and maintain membership on appropriately assigned committees. Chairs the Total Joint Excellence Committee, in partnership with the Unit Manager.

Demonstrate good financial / resource stewardship. Identify patient amenities and secure necessary resources to administer the services.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

Current Washington or Multistate RN license required by date of hire OR Washington Physical Therapist license.

American Heart Association/American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers required by date of hire.

Demonstrated skill in teaching adults of varying competency level is required. Must be able to design and implement instructional modules. (Required)

Excellent verbal and written skills. (Required)

The ability to interact with all medical center departments and to work independently on projects. (Required)

The ability to demonstrate a courteous, caring and understanding attitude toward patients, families, co-workers, visitors and physicians. (Required)

The ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively communicate with all levels of hospital staff, physicians and patients. (Required)

Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications. (Required)

Minimum of 3 years experience as a clinical RN or PT preferred.

Considering a move to the area? Why you’ll love Vancouver:

Relocation assistance.

Vancouver is a thriving, independent city with over 160,000 residents and is the largest suburb of Portland, Oregon.

Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy quick access to the Pacific Ocean, Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and never-ending recreational activities of the Pacific Northwest. We are home to some of the world’s best mountain biking and wind-surfing locales.

Downtown Vancouver is only 9 miles from downtown Portland, 80 miles to the Pacific Ocean, and 160 miles to Seattle.

Stellar school districts.

No Washington State income tax.

About PeaceHealth:

PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit faith-based health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility ( .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

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