Clinical Service Lead Operating Room - 4th Fl OR
About The Position
The OR Clinical Service Lead recognizes a nurse’s leadership potential alongside clinical practice expertise. The role requires demonstrated leadership ability, effective interdisciplinary and interdepartmental communication, and participation in councils and committees. The Lead directs and coordinates unit clinical activities to promote the highest level of patient care, with attention to patient safety, interdisciplinary communication, patient satisfaction, and resource utilization. The position coordinates daily surgical-service activities, including handoff communication, appropriate time utilization, and staff assignments during a specific time period; facilitates staff growth and development; and leads patient-care coordination in addition to the accountabilities of the CNI, CNII, and CNIII clinical positions. The Lead is responsible for day-to-day operations of an assigned surgical service. The listed schedule is 10-hour day shifts, four days per week.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in the OR.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Specialty certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred; enrollment in a master’s program is noted.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate clinical activities and daily operations of surgical services to drive efficiency and quality care.
- Oversee patient throughput from holding to the operating room to PACU.
- Facilitate day-to-day workflows and serve as a first resource for staff, surgeons, and the interdisciplinary team, responding to issues in real time.
- Communicate with surgeons and their offices about specific case needs.
- Maintain clear communication with clinical OR teams and escalate day-of issues to leadership in real time as appropriate.
- Maintain service preference cards in collaboration with clinicians.
- Support KPI and goal achievement, focusing on First Case On Time Starts and Turnaround Times, and actively remove barriers to achieving them.
- Assume the charge role at the podium based on unit need, as determined by the PCD/APCD.
- Coordinate handoff communication, appropriate time utilization, and staff assignments during a specific time period.
- Facilitate staff growth and development and lead patient-care coordination.
Benefits
- Additional benefits consistent with the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
