Job Details: ORTHO/SPINE CLINICAL COORDINATOR

Company: Medical Center of Aurora, The – The Medical Center of Aurora has three campuses in Aurora and Centennial, cities to the east and south of Denver, CO. With more than 340 beds and 450 doctors on staff, the center specializes in heart and vascular care, surgical services, women’s services, cancer services, and the neurosciences, including spine, brain and stroke care. The Medical Center of Aurora is part of HealthONE, the largest healthcare system in the Denver area.

Description: Offering an excellent benefits package, health and wellness programs, and a variety of education opportunities through the 2007 Year of Education, MCA is committed to being the best!
The Medical Center of Aurora/Centennial Medical Plaza has a strong reputation as a facility responsive to employees and focused on a caring environment for patients. In addition to being named "The Best Large Company to Work for in Colorado" by ColoradoBiz magazine, the hospital has been distinguished as one of the top practioners of workplace flexibility in the nation by receiving the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility as part of the When Work Works project. Offering an excellent benefits package, health and wellness programs, and a variety of education opportunities through the 2007 Year of Education, The Medical Center of Aurora/Centennial Medical Plaza is committed to being the best.


Ortho/Spine Clinical Coordinator - 03191-10445

ORTHO/SPINE CLINICAL COORDINATOR

Experienced clinician who wants to make a difference in the care of a unique patient population requiring management of neck/spine disorders. The Ortho/Spine Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the following:
1. Provides education and support of orthopedic/spine staff for current, new and emerging technological procedures introduced into the service.
2. Oversight and management of Ortho/Spine surgical patients from pre-admission to post-discharge. This includes working with the orthopedic and spine surgeons when patient is first identified. Education of staff, patient, and families.

Requirements for the position include:
BSN/NP with current CO license. Master's preparation in relevant health care field preferred.
Minimum of 5 years acute care experience with direct patient care responsibilities and two years Orthopedic/Spine surgical experience in clinical leadership role.
Patient, family, and staff education.
Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship building skills with the ability to work with a diverse multidisciplinary team including neuro and spine surgeons.
Excellent computer skills required; experience in data collection, interpretation, and research.
Ability to lead and support operational development, interdisciplinary team functioning and process improvement initiatives to achieve success in strategic goals.



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Posting Date: Jul 14 08