Orthopedic Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Hermiston, Oregon
Good Shepherd Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Orthopedics

Location: Hermiston, Oregon
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) assists in coordinating nursing care for the Orthopedic department. This role involves clinical expertise, staff coordination, and collaboration with management to ensure quality patient care. The CNC acts as a resource and role model, may provide direct patient care, and supports process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management to coordinate quality patient care activities.
• Coordinate unit-specific initiatives with unit managers.
• Function independently as a patient care provider in all areas of the Emergency Department.
• Provide education, re-training, and in-services in collaboration with nursing education and unit managers.
• Communicate effectively and therapeutically with patients and staff.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion to patients experiencing pain, grief, or trauma.
• Lead by example to foster teamwork and cooperation.
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvement projects with department and quality teams.
• Participate in task forces, education committees, and performance improvement teams.
• Support hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in required education related to accreditation programs.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• BSN and specialty certification preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support).
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience.
• Leadership, education, and/or quality experience preferred.

Other Skills:

• Knowledge of patient age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial needs.
• Strong mathematical and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, responsible, well-organized, and a role model.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• This role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to coordinate and lead nursing staff in an orthopedic setting.