Orthopedic Program Manager

Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life ColoradoTM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

 

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

Overview

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

 

The core hours for this role is Monday-Friday 0800-1630 and it will be salary. Flexibility is expected for early morning coordination meetings, late-day case reviews, or multidisciplinary team activities.

Qualifications

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified nursing candidates will need the following:

 

Education Requirements

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred. Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs
• Master's Degree preferred

Experience Requirements

• Five years experience in Care Coordination and Orthopedics

• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably within orthopedics, surgery, perioperative services, or musculoskeletal care

• Demonstrated experience in care coordination, quality improvement, or case management

• Strong communication, organizational, and interdepartmental collaboration skills

• Requires advance knowledge in nursing, evidence-based practice methods, and person-centered care concepts
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with orthopedic navigation or program development

• Familiarity with accreditation standards for Centers of Excellence (e.g., The Joint Commission, DNV, etc.)

• Proficiency in Epic workflows and clinical documentation pathways

• Demonstrated leadership in quality or performance improvement initiatives

• Ability to serve as liaison between orthopedic surgeons, patients, and multidisciplinary care teams

Licenses/Certification Requirements

• RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association.
• Certification in applicabale professional clinical specialty or nursing administration required upon hire or within 6 months (such as CNML)

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Your Connected Community

We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. 

 

This position will be working at Saint Francis Medical Center in the Orthopedic Center of Excellence. 6001 E Woodmen Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923.

Our Total Reward Offerings

We believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer: 

• Several Medical, Dental, & Vision options.
• Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that can include an employer contribution
• Retirement account options with a generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more!

View more on our benefits HERE.

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