Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Program Coordinator

Job Summary

Provides coordination of the activities and flow of work for the assigned clinical program.

Primary Responsibilities

• Facilitates the development, implementation and evaluation of program services and initiatives.
• Plans, implements, evaluates, and coordinates appropriate patient care.
• Maintains program documentation and review to support regulatory and compliance regulations.
• Assists with determining appropriate training for the staff and developing the learning program.
• Collaborates with advanced practice providers to ensure quality outcomes.
• Collaborates with others to assist with problem identification and resolution, cost containment issues, implementation of new services, and systems/performance measures.
• May participate in injury prevention initiatives and/or activities.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

Three years' registered nurse experience.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lb.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication; ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lb.
• Rare climbing.

Required Professional Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (required within 90 days of employment).
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) (for work in Illinois).
• Registered Nurse (RN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Compact State RN (for work in Missouri).
• Registered Nurse (RN) – Compact State RN or Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) (for work in Oklahoma).
• Registered Nurse (RN) – Compact State RN or Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (for work in Wisconsin).

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Day Shift, 40 hours per week).

Department

Orthopedic Clinic, St. Louis University Hospital (Department ID 2065000037).