RN Program Manager - Total Joint & Geriatric Fractures

Description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced RN for a Program Manager role for our Total Joint & Geriatric Fractures programs at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington. This is a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day shift position.

St. John Medical Center is a 177-bed acute care medical center with a level III trauma center, that offers the intimacy of a community hospital paired with the resources of PeaceHealth, a non-profit healthcare system. Located just 45 minutes north of Portland, Oregon, the Longview-Kelso area offers a picturesque community of 60,000, blending natural beauty with a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy nearby outdoor adventures – from hiking and mountain exploration to coastal retreats.

We offer you:

• A salary range of $55.98 – $83.96
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation Assistance
• A mission driven healthcare system
  
  

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Job Summary

The Program Manager is responsible for the overall development, implementation, daily operations, and continuous improvement of the Total Joint Replacement Program and the Geriatric Fracture Program. This role serves as the central facilitator between physicians, hospital administration, multidisciplinary clinical teams, rehabilitation partners, and community stakeholders.

Will provides patient navigation across the continuum of care—from pre-operative preparation through post-acute follow up (up to 90 days post-surgery). Responsibilities include patient and family education, assessment of clinical and psychosocial needs, coordination of care pathways, data tracking and reporting, program growth strategies, and oversight of standardized evidence-based practices for orthopedic and geriatric fracture populations.

Essential Functions

• Reviews physical and psychosocial assessments and develop individualized plans of care for Total Joint and Geriatric Fracture patients.
• Monitors patient progress, evaluate interventions, revise plans of care, and support patients and families in coping with hospitalization, surgery, and recovery.
• Ensures appropriate pre-operative education and preparation, including pre- and post-op teaching classes and distribution of materials to physician offices.
• Provides follow-up and support for rehabilitation hospitals, SNFs, and assisted living facilities to assess recovery, wound care, therapy progression, and family/social needs (GFP).
• Serves as a clinical resource for best practices in orthopedic and geriatric fracture care.
• Coordinates and lead program meetings for both Total Joint Excellence and Geriatric Fracture Program teams, including medical directors, surgeons, unit staff, and administrators.
• Develops, maintains, and standardizes care pathways, including pre-op, post-op, and discharge order sets for both programs.
• Maintains effective communication with all team members and departments, fostering strong internal and external partnerships (Rehab, Surgery, Nursing, Pharmacy, Marketing, community physicians, etc.).
• Leads or participates in community-facing educational initiatives.
• Tracks and analyzes clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, complications, LOS, denied days, volumes, and other program metrics.
• Interprets data to identify trends, develop improvement plans, and report outcomes and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Maintain and update program documentation, databases, pathways, and resource materials.
• Provide education to nurses, physicians, and caregivers on best practices in joint replacement and geriatric fracture care.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing education for new caregivers involved in program-related care.
• Advance personal clinical and program leadership skills through continuing education.
• Co-manage day-to-day program operations, ensuring smooth workflows and safe patient care delivery.
• Demonstrate financial stewardship and identify resource needs for program sustainability.
• Chair or co-chair program committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

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Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Nursing Required
• Required: Bachelor's degree in nursing required, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years Clinical nursing (RN) experience
• Minimum of 3 years Geriatric experience
• Preferred: minimum of 2 years' experience in achieving results and working with process management
• Preferred: minimum of 2 years' experience working with multidisciplinary teams
• Preferred: minimum of 2 years prior leadership experience, including managing resources either directly or within the implementation of a new initiative
  
  

Credentials

• Required: WA State Registered Nurse
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support Certification
  
  

Skills

• The ability to demonstrate a courteous, caring and understanding attitude toward patients, families' co-workers, visitors and physicians. (Required)
• Strong data analysis skills, requiring interpretation of clinical results to develop program improvements projects. (Required)
• Detail-oriented, excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask, and capacity for follow through. (Required)
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and presentation skills. (Required)
• Ability to keep team focused on goals/timelines. (Required)
• Excellent customer service skills. (Required)
  
  

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Working Conditions

Lifting

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work.
  
  

Environmental Conditions

• Predominantly operates in an office environment.
• Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
  
  

Mental/Visual

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
  
  

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.