GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Care Coordinator is responsible to develop, implement and oversee the ERAS Programs for the Department of Surgery. Responsibilities include development and care coordination for ERAS pathways for patients during all stages of the peri-operative continuum, ensuring the pathway is followed by all disciplines. Duties include: ongoing ERAS education to the patient/family, care teams and community resources; regular auditing to identify and resolve clinical issues which affect patient care, clinical efficiency, and effectiveness; and making programmatic improvements through collaboration, project management and performance improvement activities.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assembles multidisciplinary team to develop ERAS pathways (including supporting materials: written pathway, order sets, patient and staff education, Sharepoint site, and other tools as needed) for Divisions within the Department of Surgery as new procedures are identified for standardization of care. Oversees existing ERAS programs by acting as a liaison to the patient care team; coordinating information and care requirements with other care providers; resolving issues/pathway variances that could affect smooth care progression; fostering peer support; providing education to the multidisciplinary team regarding the ERAS process.

• Monitors delivery of care by completing patient rounds; documenting care; identifying progress toward desired care outcomes; intervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care; reviewing the care plan with patients/families in conjunction with the direct care providers; interacting with involved departments to negotiate and expedite scheduling and completion of tests, procedures, and consults preventing care delays. Following a schedule to include existing and new care pathways.

• Monitors/audits compliance to ERAS protocol, provides outcome data to care team. Makes recommendations regarding interventions to improve patient care and outcomes. Compile audit summaries at regular intervals with dissemination to appropriate care teams including feedback regarding successful implementation and areas of opportunity.

• Reviews literature staying up-to–date on evidence base practice for the ERAS program. Create and follow a schedule for updating/revising existing ERAS pathways to keep updated as new recommendations ar identified.

• Monitors patient outcomes including but not limited to: length of stay (LOS), Readmissions, Cost, Morbidity/Mortality and patient satisfaction.

Other projects and job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Description

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 5 years of professional nursing experience with progressive clinical experience required.

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team required.

• Ability to facilitate and lead a team approach to population based care preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication preferred.

• Strong interpersonal, delegation and problem-solving skills preferred.

• Strong analytical and data management skills preferred.

• Detail oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills and ability to work independently under general guidance preferred.

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) skills preferred.

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel preferred.

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in New York State upon hire required.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

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Pay Range

Pay Range: $73,528 - $95,597 Annually

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

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