RN Clinical Coordinator, Orthopedics - Nights

The RN Coordinator/Specialist – Orthopedics is responsible for coordinating patient care and clinical operations across orthopedic inpatient and/or outpatient settings. This role ensures the delivery of evidence-based, safe, and effective care for patients undergoing orthopedic procedures, including joint replacement, fracture management, and spinal surgery. The RN Coordinator/Specialist serves as a clinical resource, supports multidisciplinary care planning, and contributes to performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate patient care delivery in the orthopedic unit and serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Assist with pre-operative education and discharge planning for orthopedic surgical patients.

• Conduct patient rounds to ensure timely interventions, identify complications, and promote recovery.

• Support pain management, mobility planning, and therapy coordination for post-operative patients.

• Serve as a clinical resource for orthopedic nursing staff and promote adherence to care protocols.

• Facilitate communication among providers, physical/occupational therapy, case management, and ancillary staff.

• Participate in performance improvement projects related to patient safety, outcomes, and orthopedic best practices.

• Provide education to staff, patients, and families on orthopedic procedures, rehabilitation, and self-care.

• Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Support onboarding and mentoring of orthopedic nursing staff.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Proficient in orthopedic care protocols and recovery pathways.

• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills.

• Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education.

• Proficient in EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic care setting.

Qualifications

Education

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited school of nursing (Required) And

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing (Preferred) And

• Master’s Degree in nursing, healthcare management or administration (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in state of practice Upon Hire (Required) And

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire (Required) And

• CN-ORTHO - Certified Orthopedic RN Upon Hire (Preferred)

Experience

• 2+ years nursing experience in orthopedic, surgical, or inpatient acute care setting (Required) And

• Prior Experience in patient care coordination, quality improvement, or clinical education (Preferred)