PACU Clinical Nurse Coord

HCA Healthcare•Orem, UT

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care and coordinates all functions in the unit or department during the designated shift. Working with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures. The CNC serves as a resource for staff and models the organization’s vision, mission, and values to support patient experience, clinical outcomes, and departmental performance. At Central Utah Surgical Center, the role is supported by staffing resources, technology, clinical education, supplies, and tools intended to help nurses deliver safe, high-quality care. The position contributes to patient throughput, care quality, teamwork, staff engagement and development, scheduling, labor management, and inventory control.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing.
Active RN license as required by the state of employment, or appropriate compact licensure.
Valid BCLS certification upon employment; online certification is not acceptable.
ACLS, PALS, and/or other certifications as required for the patient care area and facility.
At least 1 year of experience in perioperative healthcare.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is highly preferred.
At least 1 year of experience in a leadership role is preferred.
Additional specialty experience may be required according to facility practices, such as pediatric or GI experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with admission and discharge processes to support efficient throughput and high-quality, patient-centered care.
Participate with the management team in ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services in the unit.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and managers to foster teamwork and improve outcomes and service.
Support a patient-first philosophy and engage in service recovery when necessary.
Support facility engagement efforts by implementing nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.
Provide recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff.
Recommend and implement actions related to training and development, conflict resolution, personnel-policy compliance, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
Assist with staff scheduling.
Manage staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
Support inventory control and assist with managing supplies and equipment.
Direct, monitor, and evaluate nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Serve as a resource for staff and model the organization’s vision, mission, and values.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.