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Description Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare , a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St.
Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U. S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia.
St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St.
Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.
The RN Coordinator/Specialist – Orthopedics is responsible for coordinating patient care and clinical operations across orthopedic inpatient and/or outpatient settings. This role ensures the delivery of evidence-based, safe, and effective care for patients undergoing orthopedic procedures, including joint replacement, fracture management, and spinal surgery. The RN Coordinator/Specialist serves as a clinical resource, supports multidisciplinary care planning, and contributes to performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts.
Coordinate patient care delivery in the orthopedic unit and serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams. Assist with pre-operative education and discharge planning for orthopedic surgical patients. Conduct patient rounds to ensure timely interventions, identify complications, and promote recovery.
Support pain management, mobility planning, and therapy coordination for post-operative patients. Serve as a clinical resource for orthopedic nursing staff and promote adherence to care protocols. Facilitate communication among providers, physical/occupational therapy, case management, and ancillary staff.
Participate in performance improvement projects related to patient safety, outcomes, and orthopedic best practices. Provide education to staff, patients, and families on orthopedic procedures, rehabilitation, and self-care. Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and compliance with regulatory standards.
Support onboarding and mentoring of orthopedic nursing staff. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Proficient in orthopedic care protocols and recovery pathways. Strong critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills.
Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education. Proficient in EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic care setting.
Qualifications Education Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited school of nursing (Required) And Bachelor’s Degree in nursing (Preferred) And Master’s Degree in nursing, healthcare management or administration (Preferred) Licenses/Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in state of practice Upon Hire (Required) And BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire (Required) And CN-ORTHO - Certified Orthopedic RN Upon Hire (Preferred) Experience 2+ years nursing experience in orthopedic, surgical, or inpatient acute care setting (Required) And Prior Experience in patient care coordination, quality improvement, or clinical education (Preferred)
About the role
The RN Coordinator/Specialist – Orthopedics is responsible for coordinating patient care and clinical operations across orthopedic inpatient and/or outpatient settings. This role ensures the delivery of evidence-based, safe, and effective care for patients undergoing orthopedic procedures, including joint replacement, fracture management, and spinal surgery.