Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
Medical City Las Colinas
Irving, TX
Days

Shift: Days (No Weekends)

Description

Medical City Las ColinasOrthopedics Program Coordinator Full Time, Days, No Weekends*Registed Nurse or  Licensed Physical Therapist Required*

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a RN Orthopedics Program Coordinator today with Medical City Las Colinas.

Benefits

Medical City Las Colinas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a RN Orthopedics Program Coordinator. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

In collaboration with the medical staff, patients, patient’s family and other members of the health care team, the Orthopedic Program Coordinator is responsible for utilizing a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to coordinate the care of all orthopedic patients. In addition, the Coordinator may also be responsible for assessing the needs of patients in collaboration with Nursing and Therapy Services, planning interventions and evaluating outcomes of care. The Orthopedic Program Coordinator may also provide direct care within their scope and practice and delegate/collaborate care with other disciplines and non-licensed staff as it relates to the outcome and care of the orthopedic patient. The Orthopedic Program Coordinator is responsible for providing care consistent with Medical City Las Colinas policies, procedures and standards of practice. 

What you will do in this role:

• Monitors the provision of orthopedic patient care services from admission, stabilization, and through discharge
• Oversight of the Orthopedic Quality Assurance and Process Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
• Collaborate with Orthopedic Medical Director & Nursing Directors in areas to include, but not limited to: developing and/or revising policies, procedures and guidelines, and the QAPI Program
• Ensures ongoing family centered care practices
• Responsible for daily management of the QAPI program including data analysis, identification of trends and issues, medical record extrapolation, and development and implementation of action plans to address identified issues.
• Responsible for the daily management of Orthopedic care throughout the facility ensuring care is consistent with established practice standards and research based policy/procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring loop closure, including development and implementation of action plans, is obtained on identified PI issues and trends by collaborating with clinical leaders of departments caring for orthopedic patients.
• Develop patient/family education and programmatic outreach programs
• Provide age appropriate care to all patient populations for which program coordinator is responsible and trained for and demonstrates communication skills appropriate for age
• Practices autonomously, consistent with practice standards and research based policy/procedures
• Exercises independent judgment within the context of interdisciplinary patient care
• Provides care/treatment/services within the Synergy Model
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships and self conduct to contribute positively to the delivery of quality care and services, and to orderly operation of the department and the facility
• Complete gap analysis for programmatic development for the advancement of Orthopedic quality care to include but not limited to: TJC Disease Site Certification, PRISM award recognition, support Unit of Distinction activities
• Cultural ambassador who participates in peer interviews, mentors other staff and peers, precepts employees and facilitates recognition and team building activities to support engagement and retention activities.
• Supports patient experience initiatives and assists with validations and coaching, patient rounding and discharge phone calls.

What qualifications you will need:

• Registered Nurse, or Licensed Physical Therapist  Required
• Bachelors Degree, or Doctorate Degree, or Masters Degree
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in Orthopedics Required
• Expertise in clinical assessment for orthopedic patients.
• Ability to work independently and function as a part of an interdisciplinary team to continuously improve the process to enhance patient outcomes
• Effective communication and problem solving skills
• Knowledge base in adult learning theory. Able to apply knowledge to education offerings
• Participation in committees related to orthopedic care

Medical City Las Colinas, built in 1997, is a 100+ bed full service, acute-care facility. We offer a wide range of services, including dedicated women’s services, Level II NICU, robotic surgery and emergency services. We are a Primary Stroke Center. We are accredited by The Joint Commission, American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. We offer a high level of stroke treatment and care to patients in Dallas County. We offer customer conveniences and state-of-the-art technology to exceed our patient’s expectations. We provide a pleasing environment. We offer amenities such as: private rooms, concierge service, wireless internet and an executive chef. We pride ourselves on raising the standards of the hospital experience. We focus on patient safety, comfort and wellness. Medical City Las Colinas partners with over 400 physicians. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our RN Orthopedics Program Coordinator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.