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The Stillwater Medical Joint Replacement Center Of Excellence is in search of a Registered Nurse to join our team as its new Program Coordinator! The Stillwater Medical Center Joint Replacement Center of Excellence is north central Oklahoma's premier joint replacement facility, specializing in total hip, total knee and partial knee replacement. Our unit also specializes in the care and recovery for hip fracture patients. To help ensure a speedy, successful and safe journey to recovery, our experienced and highly skilled team focus specifically on the patient. Patients at the Stillwater Medical Center Joint Replacement Center enjoy: * A dedicated, specially trained staff * Proven better outcomes * Decreased length of stay * Increased patient satisfaction * Group physical therapy * Early mobilization * Dedicated nurse navigators guiding you through the process * Certified orthopedic nurses * Equipment needs post surgery may include front wheel walker, stool riser, shower chair, and for hips, hip kit. Some of the skills needed for this RN role: * Great communication with patients and across the care team * Accountable, with good follow through * Dependable * Excellent organizational skills * Works in a culture of teamwork with other staff * Exceptional customer service Why choose Stillwater Medical? * Excellent benefits * Supportive work environment * Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012 Apply now! JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall administration and operations of the Joint Replacement Center. Job requires strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong leadership and critical reasoning skills in clinical decision-making, planning and organizing, initiative and ingenuity, creativity, independent decision-making, problem solving, and ability to interpret data. Positive relationship skills in working with physicians and multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to the successful implementation of major projects and in accordance with established timelines. Public relations and promotion of positive morale are important. Ability to motivate and lead successfully. Some computer skills are necessary. QUALIFICATIONS: * At least five years of professional nursing experience in orthopedics, with demonstration of competent clinical judgment and leadership ability. * Three or more years of experience in orthopedic case management and certification in case management and /or orthopedic nursing practice is preferred. * Strong skills in the ability to work effectively with physicians and a multidisciplinary team toward achieving a common goal. * Demonstrated ability to implement a vision; problem solving; decision making; and establishing effective rapport with personnel, patients, families, physicians, and colleagues. * Documentation of continued professional growth through formal education courses and/or contact hours. * BSN or RN and unrestricted active license. MSN preferred. * Prefer Certification in Orthopedics and/or Certified Case Manager. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Able to speak clearly and distinctly with staff, physicians, patients, and other hospital employees. * Able to extensively utilize telephone, email, and written communication. * Demonstrates adequate stamina to deal with stressful situations and to complete the necessary work schedule. * Able to sit/stand/walk for extended periods of time throughout the work schedule with some lifting and bending. * Demonstrates adequate vision, or correctable with glasses/contacts, for reading current literature and preparing written documents. * Must be able to distinguish colors. * Fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to operate business office machines. * Demonstrates adequate stamina to deal with stressful situations and complete work schedule. * Must have adequate perception of sounds or adequate hearing with corrections. * On-site position.