Clinical Coordinator PreSurgical Optimization Home (Critical Care Exp Req) – LOH

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation’s leading orthopedic and rheumatologic, specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides some of the most advanced orthopedic programs in the region for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. The hospital is consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patient’s ability to function. We specialize in the following areas: Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Coordinator PreSurgical Optimization Home (Critical Care Exp Red) – LOH. In this role, the successful candidate works with high risk patient populations to identify the need for and to coordinate services that address modifiable risk factors prior to surgery. Works with patients and caregivers to ensure that they are knowledgeable about and connected to health care services that address their individual needs. Provides patients with targeted health education and promotes preventative healthcare services. This position supports program outcomes of reduced admissions/readmissions, reduced length of stay, fewer post-op complications, and increased self-efficacy. This position works in collaboration with clinicians, pre-admission testing, and other NYULH staff to ensure the achievement of high quality outcomes for patients/caregivers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and coordinates individualized care plans that incorporate appropriate interventions using established protocols based on the patient’s health and psychosocial needs determined through screening
• Educates patients on the importance of preventive care and facilitates the receipt of appropriate preventive care services
• Responsible for the implementation and oversight of all clinical aspects impacting patient care transitions, community-based health and wellness, and management of health care needs/development of services for selected patient populations for Total Joint patients
• Provide strategies for engaging clinicians to address patient and population health needs
• Collaborate with clinicians from acute inpatient, rehabilitation services, and community-based practices to coordinate care and integrate components of care management for effective populations health management
• Ensures connectivity in hang-off communication between and across clinicians and patients/families
• For health plan/other patients receiving outreach for needed preventive services, facilitate closure of gaps in care and encourage use of in-network services
• Facilitates referrals to other clinicians within the NYU Langone Health system
• Coordinate and assign all necessary optimization-related pre-operative referrals according to defined criteria, including location, transition models indicated, and special requirements as needed
• Works in collaboration with Orthopedic attendings and surgical team to review comprehensive risk assessments on all patients who present to the Orthopedic clinic for a TKA or THA
• Formulates, plans, and implements populations based high risk patient screening process to ensure effective and timely patient health care transitions and services in the perioperative period
• Coordinate and enroll identified high risk patients into one or more risk modification programs
• Prepares patients for surgical appointments including health promotion interventions, such as establishing proper BMI and weight counselling, smoking cessation, and tobacco use counseling, evaluates suitability of current housing, and other social determinants of health that may impact surgical outcomes.
• Works with other members of the patients care team as appropriate to ensure activities are integrated and non-duplicative
• Considers the needs and behaviors of specific patients/caregivers in a culturally competent manner; incorporate clinical knowledge and related experience in communications
• Facilitate collection of patient outcomes data. Review and monitor outcomes, program objectives, and evaluate/revise practices as needed
• Seeks guidance as appropriate and takes direction from Manager.
• Comply with policies and procedures associated with each department initiative.
• Documents activities clearly and comprehensively in EMR in accordance with departmental standards
• Attend and participate in program/initiative teleconferences, program enhancement trainings and meetings, as required
• Meet all other expectations and responsibilities of the program/initiative.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelors degree in nursing and a NY State license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. 3-5 years of hospital nursing experience required, in an acute care medical-surgical unit, critical care or post-anesthesia care unit required..

Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS

Preferred Qualifications: At least five years of clinical nursing practice in the care of the patient population served; ability to apply nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion, which addresses patient/family safety and satisfaction. Previous experience as a nurse practitioner is preferred. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking and leadership; previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team; Effective change agent. Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities. Membership in professional specialty organizations desirable.

Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing. Certification in a clinical area of practice.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $140,400.00 – $159,270.30 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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