Operating Room (OR) Operations CoordinatorThe Operating Room (OR) Operations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the daily Operating Room schedule of cases to include posting of cases and assisting with staff assignments. The OR Operations Coordinator assists Charge nurse with staff needs. They anticipate, identify, communicate, and resolves needs of patients and personnel to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the Operating Room schedule within the guidelines of the OR standards, and hospital policies and procedures.Duties and Responsibilities:Ensure provision of quality patient care in accordance with established standardsAssist Charge nurse with assigning staff and coordinate the posting of all surgical procedures.Coordinate patient needs, staff responsibilities, and surgeon requests as they relate to the running of the OR schedule and functionsEnsure that cases are pulled and prepared, instruments and equipment are available, and everything is in working order.Collect information and communicate needed changes for preference card updates or revisionsCommunicate effectively with physicians, staff, and the Nursing AdministrationEnhance continuity of patient care by coordinating the assignments of the Operating Room stay (inpatient, outpatient, and SDA)Assure that appropriate, effective inter/intra-shift communications are maintainedInform the Nurse Manager and Director of scheduled activity and alert them of potential problems, training, and equipment needs of the staff.Alerts Educator of training and education needs of staff.Collaborate with Anesthesia Board Runner to plan for daily operations.Coordinate and communicate all schedule issues and concerns with the appropriate team members, to include surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical team.Maintain responsibility for the decision-making regarding prioritizing OR emergency/urgent cases.Participate in the collection and coordination of data for the OR computer system and the monitoring of block booking guidelines and utilizationAssist Charge nurse with analyzing workload of assigned unit to determine the employees needed to ensure adequate staffing.Requests on-call staff come in when there is a needRemain alert and responsible to situations for modeling, creating, and articulating theoretical-philosophical ethics of caring with staff and colleaguesDevelop skills of caring behaviors, caring presence in formal and informal relationships with individuals and groupsPromote and support research on caring and health/healing outcomesImplement and evaluate experimental/demonstrational models of caring-healing theory guided practicesExplore relationships between and among data which document connections between caring theory guided practice models, nurse retention, patient-nurse satisfaction, healing outcomes, and costsConsult with and keep Nurse Managers informed of unit activities, needs, and problemsMake immediate administrative decisions as necessary in the absence of Manager and/or Director.Collaborate with the Nurse Managers and Director to make recommendations for changes and the identification of areas requiring staff development.Assist Educator with the orientation of new staff and provide support to all students affiliating with the hospitalInitiate quality improvement/risk management activities independently and as directedEstablish and maintain a collaborative relationship with the off-tour supervisor to foster problem-solving activitiesMonitor department to ensure complete compliance with established department, unit, and hospital policies and procedures, accrediting agency requirements, as well as objectives regarding quality assurance, safety, and environmental and infection control; interpret these policies, procedures, and objectives to subordinate personnel, patients, medical staff, and the public as appropriate.Document and submit follow-up of problem solving to the Nurse Manager involving various complaints related to Surgical Services clinical activities, serious incidents, and violations of the Service Excellence Standards and ExpectationsAttend required hospital-wide orientations, staff meetings, meetings, and in-servicesDemonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient careAll other duties as assignedReporting Structure:Reports to: Operating Room Nurse Manager and Perioperative Services DirectorSupervises: Charge Nurse and staff assigned to shiftCore Responsibility:Maintain the daily operations of the Operating Room as they relate to scheduling and assist with staff assignmentsQualifications Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education:Minimum Required Education: Successful completion of a Registered Nursing programPreferred Education: BSNExperience:Four years as a RN with a minimum of two years in surgical services role, supervisory/charge experience preferred; applicants must have a strong working knowledge of equipment used in the Operating Room, including how to safely utilize and maintain the electrosurgical unit, various light sources, scopes, sterilizers, surgical tables, etc.Licensure and Certifications:Applicant must hold a current license to work as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact state. Additionally, applicant must currently hold and maintain BLS and CPR certification; preferred applicants will hold and maintain a current ACLS certification.Required Education:Associates or better in Nursing.Preferred Education: Bachelors or better in Nursing.Required Experience: 3 years: experience in the operating roomPreferred Experience: strong working knowledge of equipment used in the Operating Room, including how to safely utilize and maintain the electrosurgical unit, various light sources, scopes, sterilizers, surgical tables, etc.
Supervisor or Charge Nurse experienceRequired Licenses & Certifications:Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationBLS QuarterlyRegistered NurseEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.