**Responsibilities**
The Spine Program Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination and maintenance of the care continuum for spine surgery patients. The Spine Program Coordinator provides leadership for all aspects of the continuum of care beginning before surgery through 90 days postoperatively. This
includes: pre admission testing, perioperative services, inpatient unit, and all other applicable entities within the service line related to evidence-based practice for spine surgery patients. Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of program goals and operations. Coordinates and
oversees the ongoing disease-specific certification process to continually improve care for the spine surgery patient population. Works collaboratively with physicians, physician office staff, care management, home care programs, and rehabilitation facility staff to promote a successful program and
patient experience for spine surgery patients. Collaborates with multidisciplinary groups at the hospital to develop and provide patient education and coordinate care on an ongoing basis. Assists the patient and family in the smooth navigation of their needs throughout the spine surgery care journey. Oversees the quality metrics for the program and works collaboratively with physician offices, preoperative testing and admission, perioperative and inpatient care areas to develop pathways/plans to address issues. Knowledgeable on joint program certification requirements and responsible for initial joint certification and ongoing joint recertification.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Bachelor's Degree or BSN in progress
CA RN and BLS (AHA)
Orthopedic Nurse Certification or equivalent within two years
Computer literate, Proficient in Microsoft Office
3-5 year of Medical/Surgical caring for the spine patient population or Perioperative experience.
Experience in physician relations and patient experience/satisfaction.
**Overview**
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds 48 licensed critical care beds 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center. In addition we offer a beautiful Family Care and Birthing Center the Lauren Small Children's Center including the area's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Family Care Center a Level II NICU the Sarvanand Heart and Brain Center with Kern County's first Bi-Plane Interventional Suite the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics and many more services. Memorial Hospital is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1956. Click here (https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/memorial-hospital) to learn more about Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.
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**Pay Range**
$43.37 - $68.25 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.