Orthopaedic Program Nurse Coordinator - Ortho Clinic, Port Angeles, 1.0 FTE, Day Shift

Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound.
Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts.
It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.
Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location.
You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits, relocation assistance plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination! Orthopaedic Program Nurse Coordinator - Ortho Clinic, Port Angeles, 1.
0 FTE, Day Shift Hourly Wage 36.
01 - 56.
33 USD JOB SUMMARY: Works under the direction of Physicians as the Total Joint Center of Excellence Coordinator Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients in the clinic and serves to improve system variations and service delivery barriers to optimal patient outcomes post total joint replacement.
Provides coordination of care for patients and identifies, participates in, and implements projects for patient teaching and community outreach programs.
Possesses the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status.
Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements concerning his or her age-specific needs.
Advocates for patient centered care.
Provides the care needed in accordance with the department policies and procedures.
Participates in patient and family teaching.
Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the outpatient clinical setting.
Demonstrates the values contained in the Olympic Medical Center mission and philosophy statements.
Supports and promotes a positive image of professional nursing.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education • RN required.
• BSN or equivalent preferred.
Experience • 5 years of acute hospital care experience preferred.
• 4-5 years’ experience in orthopaedic setting preferred.
• 1 year supervisory or program coordination experience preferred.
Licensure/Credentials • Current Washington State Registered Nurse licensure required.
• CPR certification required.
Union None.
Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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BENEFITS SUMMARY: Insurance Plans Health, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability Retirement Programs (Pension Plan, 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Plans) Paid Time Off / Paid Sick Leave (accrual upon hire into a benefit eligible position) Seven (7) paid holidays include: New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
PTO Bank includes time off for vacation; personal time; religious observances; health and dental care; and short-term illness/injury.
Accrues based on hours worked, equivalent to 14 days per year for a full-time employee (pro-rated for part-time).
Employees may begin to use their PTO after 90 calendar days.
PTO after 90 calendar days.
PTO Bank is carved out into two banks; PTO and PTO PSL (Paid Sick Leave).
PTO: Use this for time off for vacation; personal time; religious observances; health and dental care.
PTO PSL (Paid Sick Leave): If you are sick or caring for a sick family member, you may wish to use the PTO PSL bank in order to receive the protections of WA State’s Paid Sick Leave.
You can also use the PTO PSL bank just like you use your PTO bank (meaning you do not have to be sick to use this bank).
Extended Illness Bank Accrues based on hours worked, equivalent to 4 days per year for a full-time employee (pro-rated for part-time).
Maximum of 480 hours allowed in bank.
Accrued time may be used to cover illnesses beginning the 4th scheduled consecutive day of work missed due to illness.
Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Additional Benefits, such as: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Club Reimbursement (available beginning the first full month of employment in a benefit eligible position) $20 per month fitness reimbursement Cafeteria and Espresso Bar 10% employee discount $10 certificate to the cafeteria on your birthday month! Verizon and AT&T mobile plan discounts Other Compensation: Relocation Assistance