Registered Nurse Program Coordinator Ortho Surgery

About the Team

Lutheran Hospital has served the Wheat Ridge and surrounding communities for over 100 years. Evolving from humble beginnings as a tuberculosis sanitarium, it is now one of the country's top hospitals, holding Level II trauma, Heart and Neurovascular Center, Chest Pain Center, and Comprehensive Stroke Center designations. In 2024, Lutheran opened a brand-new facility to provide greater access to life-saving emergency services. Conveniently located near I-70, the hospital welcomes patients from the entire Denver Metro area.

As part of Intermountain Health, a faith-based, nonprofit organization, Lutheran is proud to hold the Magnet designation for nursing excellence. The hospital focuses on person-centered care, extending its mission to provide comprehensive, specialty care to the poor, the vulnerable, and the community at large.

The Orthopedic Surgery department is the largest service line within the hospital's Operating Room, which features nine surgical suites, a heart room, a cystoscopy room, and on-site DaVinci robotics. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a brand-new department and be one of the first leaders on a creative, hardworking, close-knit team of surgeons and Ortho OR RN professionals.

About the Role

The Ortho Surgery RN Program Coordinator is a pivotal leadership role responsible for supervising hospital activities and coordinating between patient care areas and other departments to ensure the delivery of safe, appropriate, and innovative patient care. You will serve as a role model, mentor, and clinical resource for your assigned area, supporting staff in resolving patient and unit issues while fostering a culture of commitment to patient-focused service.

In this position, you will bring your body, mind, heart, and spirit to your work. You will be expected to stay organized, move fast, and respond calmly in high-pressure situations. Your generosity with thoughts, partnerships, and passion for patient care will drive the team forward. You will participate in performance improvement activities, assist with managing staff, projects, and budgets, and partner with physician leaders to create an environment of integrity and compliance.

Your day will involve supervising daily staffing and productivity, overseeing personnel training, and ensuring all activities align with applicable policies, laws, and accreditation standards. While you will lead and coordinate, you will also perform the responsibilities of an RN as needed, demonstrating exemplary service orientation to patients, providers, and staff.

Life in Wheat Ridge

Lutheran Hospital is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, just minutes away from outdoor recreation opportunities. The area features wonderful parks, open spaces, and trails for year-round activities including biking, bird-viewing, boating, fishing, and hiking. This location offers a perfect balance for enjoying your days off while working in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Our Culture

We believe that while individuals can be strong, the right team is invincible. Together, we align mission and careers, values and workplace. We honor each other's dignity, encourage joy, demand safety, and take pride in our integrity. We celebrate milestones, acknowledge the value of spirituality in healing, and maintain a culture where we laugh at each other's jokes and high-five our successes.

We are committed to holistic health for our caregivers. Beyond a generous benefits package covering medical, dental, and vision, we offer a Healthy Living program that addresses financial wellness, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling, and paid time off. We provide financial wellness tools and retirement planning to support your well-being—mind, body, and spirit.

Hiring Process

We hire people, not resumes, but we expect excellence. If you are ready to reaffirm every day why you were called to this work, we hope you will join us. Please apply to see the full job details and learn more about how you can contribute to our mission.

Equal Opportunity

Lutheran Hospital is part of Intermountain Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.