Care Coordinator Orthopedic Joint and Spine Program Full Time Days

Job Details

Job Title:

Care Coordinator Orthopedic Joint and Spine Program

Status:
Full Time

Schedule:

Days

* You will be considered for any openings for which you qualify. It is not necessary to apply to multiple positions.*

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center® (LWRMC), located in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch community, has served the people of Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas since 2004. It is an award-winning, high-quality, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and it consistently ranks high in terms of quality, safety and patient satisfaction.

The medical staff includes more than 750 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties.

Through the years, LWRMC has expanded its offerings to the people of Manatee and Sarasota counties by growing services and updating technologies to better serve the surrounding communities.

Services include emergency services and freestanding emergency department, general and robotic surgery, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke, sleep medicine, urology and wound care. If you want to join a team of professionals providing the highest quality of care, look no further than Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

The Care Coordinator is responsible for assuring that applicable patient standards of care, practice/performance are delivered within the Joint and Spine Center. Develops implements and updates policies and procedures for the Joint and Spine Center as required. Educates staff as appropriate. Ensures that the Joint and Spine Center is compliant with regulatory standards of care. Functions as a liaison between the patient and medical staff.

Demonstrates clinical expertise and assessment in the management of orthopedic patients. Actively contributes to the mission and success of the Joint and Spine Center through various activities. Assists the Director in providing optimal patient experience for all patients on the unit by reinforcing with staff utilization of evidence-based protocols and safety measures and verifying through rounding.

• Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and nursing expertise to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Leads and supports performance improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance efforts, and evidence-based practice implementation.
• Conducts patient tracers, chart audits, and staff competency assessments to maintain survey readiness and adherence to CMS, TJC, and patient safety standards.
• Provides coaching, feedback, and real-time problem resolution while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professional development.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with physicians, patients, staff, and leadership to promote positive outcomes and exceptional customer service.
• Prioritizes responsibilities, makes independent decisions within scope of practice, and supports departmental and organizational goals through strong leadership and operational oversight.

• Bachelors degree required. Masters in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience required.
• Orthopedic clinical and coordination experience preferred.
• Current RN license in the State of Florida required.
• Orthopedic Nurse Certified ONC- preferred or acquired within 2 year of hire (required).
• Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and customer service skills required.

Please allow two to three business days for the manager to review your application. Thank you for your interest!

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