RN Program Specialist - Total Joint Program

Key Responsibilities

• Cook up all the pieces of the puzzle to make sure the data fits together perfectly for making smart decisions.
• Plan and execute educational programs for new and existing staff.
• Work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams to improve patient care.
• Collect, analyze, and report data to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Support the accreditation process and ensure compliance with national standards.
• Coordinate the care of neurosurgical spine patients.
• Help prepare for and manage accreditation and regulatory readiness.

Perks

• Step into a coordinator role that combines office work with hands-on patient care.
• Gain leadership advancement opportunities within the organization.
• Share your expertise as an educator with colleagues and peers.

Job Summary

Responsible for analyzing and synthesizing data to maximize its utility in clinical decision-making, business, and strategic initiatives. Coordinates educational activities associated with orientation and ongoing training. Establishes close working relationships with clinical and non-clinical partners. Promotes optimal patient care through clinical activities and data analysis. Will have working knowledge of regulations regarding data collection, submission, and documentation. Will gather and analyze feedback from various stakeholders and disseminate the results. Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decisions on resolutions. Possesses a strong clinical background. Able to effectively educate others. Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written. Will plan and schedule daily work load independently. Able to adapt in a changing environment. Possesses strong public relations skills, time management skills, and positive personal relations. Communicates effectively across all levels and functions of the organization. Builds, manages, and maintains working relationships internal and external to the organization. Ability to resolve conflicts and effectively problem solve. Expected to work independently yet recognize accountability to the department and organization. Proficient in computer software and demonstrate high personal and professional commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
• Minimum of three years' clinical experience related to specialty, e.g. trauma, oncology, research, critical care.
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications related to specialty.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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