Assists with coordination of elective total joint arthroplasties with orthopedic surgeons, Internal Medicine, orthopedic clinics to include, but not limited to: preoperative joint class, preoperative clearances with reference labs/consulting physicians, surgery departments, anesthesia dept. Assists with coordination and conducting of weekly presurgical interdisciplinary meetings to include: clinical nurse navigator, assistant director of joint center, anesthesia, OR Director, case manager, physical therapy, occupational therapy and any ad hoc team members deemed necessary. Maintain quality data deemed necessary by the quality department for reporting purposes as requested by the Joint Center Director. Assists with preadmission intakes on patients prior to joint class. Participate in quality improvement monitoring programs as requested. Work with the medical director/internal medicine specialist on day of preoperative clearance acting as nursing support staff on an as needed basis. Assists with discharge planning on assigned patients within 24 hours of admission. Assists with discharge planning revisions as indicated by changes in the patient’s condition and circumstances. Assists with arrangements for the post-discharge needs of patients. Assists Case Manager and Outpatient Joint Program Coordinator in all duties as needed. Communicate additional staff or staffing needs to the Joint Center Director. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned area. Maintains required core competencies. Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.).