Core Desk RN Coordinator - Preadmissions - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is currently seeking a full time Core Desk Coordinator for the Department of Preadmissions in Miami. Florida. The Core Desk Coordinator assumes responsibility for the daily management and efficient coordination of the surgical case load, staffing availability, and room start times and room turnover. Moreover, The Core Desk Coordinator assumes responsibility for the daily management and efficient coordination of preadmission workflows, including patient readiness, staffing support, and timely processing of scheduled and add-on cases. The Core Desk Coordinator provides direct and indirect support to patients and staff, facilitates communication between nursing, APRNs, anesthesia, and surgical teams, and helps ensure all preoperative requirements are completed accurately and efficiently. Additionally, the incumbent supports the development and implementation of individualized plans of care and evaluates patient readiness for surgery. The Core Desk Coordinator provides direct and indirect care to assigned patients and supervises assigned personnel. Moreover, the incumbent formulates and implements individualized plans of care and evaluates patients’ response to care and treatment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution, ACEN and/or CCNE
Valid State of Florida RN license and BLS required
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders

Responsibilities

Creates and assesses the daily schedule to plan optimal staff utilization and functioning of the operative schedule.
Maintains effective lines of communication with all necessary personnel and surgical services departments.
Notifies surgeons, anesthesiologists, SPU and PACU personnel of time changes and added operative cases.
Communicates all staffing needs and scheduling changes to appropriate supervisory personnel.
Anticipates potential scheduling problems and exhibits proactive management.
Estimates room and time availability for schedule changes and/or added cases.
Documents data regarding problematic areas on master schedule.
Coordinates delivery of appropriate specimens to the Pathology Department.
Resolves daily narcotic discrepancies and prepares a weekly discrepancy report.
Maintains accurate documentation of required quality control and department logs.
Attends departmental and unit based meetings or acknowledges review of notes and minutes.
Participates in hospital risk management program by reporting all unusual occurrences.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.