Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Main Operating Room

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator assists with management of the patient care department by coordinating staff development and education, quality improvement activities, staff scheduling, and other work that facilitates nursing care. The position works under the direction of the Nurse Manager or department leadership and in conjunction with other management team members. It includes direct patient care and may involve accessing and administering medications within the employee’s scope of practice and in accordance with state law. The coordinator supports operational alignment with organizational goals, coordinates quality improvement initiatives and staff education, and may participate in hiring, counseling, performance evaluations, budgeting, and staff scheduling. The role also maintains clinical expertise by performing professional nursing functions, with at least two clinical staff nurse shifts per month required. The position is for the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery team in the Main Operating Room. The preferred schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a possible four 10-hour-day schedule; operational needs may require rotating or variable hours, nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7 health system.

Requirements

Two years of general nursing experience.
Current Registered Nurse license in Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact when changing residency to Utah. Employees who do not change residency to Utah must maintain a current Interstate Compact multistate license.
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient-care environment.
Ability to provide care to the population served and apply lifespan growth and development principles when assessing patient status and providing care under department policies and procedures.
Demonstrated teaching, leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.
Ability to function calmly and competently in high-stress situations and balance clinical and management responsibilities.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, with or without accommodation, including intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving equipment or patients.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience on the Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgery Team in the Main Operating Room.
Scrub experience in the service.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
One year of directly related experience in an area of specialty.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within one year of hire if required by the position.
Preferred schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; a four 10-hour-day schedule may also be possible.

Responsibilities

Assist with department management, including input into performance evaluations, interviewing, hiring, employee counseling, and budget administration.
Support operational alignment with organizational goals and strategies under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or department leadership.
Coordinate quality improvement initiatives.
Coordinate staff education and development, including in-services, staff development programs, and orientation as appropriate.
Schedule department staff as needed.
Investigate patient-care safety incident reports and counsel staff accordingly.
Function as a preceptor as needed.
Coordinate repair and replacement of instruments and equipment with external contacts and hospital staff.
Maintain inventory of specialized items and ensure they are available.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic patient-care environment.
Perform professional staff nursing functions and maintain clinical expertise to support department operations.
Complete at least two clinical staff nurse shifts per month, with additional shifts possible based on department needs.
Work assigned shifts reliably and punctually, including rotating or variable hours, weekends, nights, or holidays as required by staffing and patient-care demands.