Part time - 24 hours a week

Days - 8 hour shifts

Hybrid

No weekends or holidays required

General Summary

Serves as the day-to-day lead of the WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital Advanced Ortho/Spine Program and supervises the development, implementation and organization of the overall program. Coordinates the efforts between surgeons, Hospital administration, nursing leadership and staff while tracking the progress of the program and identifying areas that require attention. Is responsible for all program management, report generation and review, process improvement, patient satisfaction and administrative activities of the program. Supervises and coordinates all aspects of treatment, evaluation, support services and education for patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Initiates the clinical program project plans as outlined and establishes and maintains program completion schedules.Collaborates in the development and coordination of the long-range strategic plan for the DNV-GL Advanced Ortho/Spine Program.Remains proficient in DNV regulatory requirements of the overall program.Develops, maintains, and updates all required documentation for DNV-GL disease-specific certification including required agreements with ancillary services, logbooks, licensure/board certifications, performance improvement activities written care protocols, continuing education credits for physicians and nurses on staff and organizational charts. Ensures that the System adheres to the DNV-GL standards and is prepared for site visits.Provides support to the sub-specialty committees in agenda development, outcomes data and analysis, educational requirement tracking, etc.Participates in interdisciplinary patient rounds in all aspects of the patient care continuum.Reinforces and assesses pre- and post-operative instructions programmatically and provides further education as appropriate.Responsible for PI and other metrics to determine effectiveness with all levels of care providers to optimize the patient care experience. Compiles and analyses quantitative and qualitative data, including benchmark data, and shares outcomes data and analysis according to the Quality Management System Manual and Hospital committee structure of escalation and support.In collaboration with sub-specialty committee leads, evaluates patient quality outcomes and develops evidence-based quality program initiatives to improve patient clinical outcomes to ensures delivery of quality services for patients.Collaborates with research team in clinical trials enrollment and data collection as applicable.Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of evidence based/best practice.Revises and monitors educational materials to insure that they are coordinated, understandable and meet the program standards.Protects patient confidentiality by promoting professional practices.

Common Expectations:

Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Required for All Jobs:

Performs other related duties as identified.WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Demands:

Standing - OccasionallyWalking - OccasionallySitting - FrequentlyReaching - RarelyTalking - FrequentlyHearing - FrequentlyRepetitive Motions - OccasionallyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

Travel Requirements:

Estimated Amount: - Travel required.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Bachelors Degree RequiredMasters Degree Preferred

Work Experience:

3 years of experience in orthopedic or neuro nursing requiredPrevious quality assessment and utilization management experience preferred

Licenses:

Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required orRegistered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

Certification in relevant nursing specialty. Upon Hire Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proven outstanding interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to function as a team player.Proven working relationship with surgeons.Ability to multitask.Demonstrated success in relationship building.Ability to keep team focused on goal/timelines.Self motivated.Customer service focused.Strong data analysis skills that require interpretation of clinical results to develop program improvement projects.

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