Operating Room Service Coordinator (RN)

Marshall Health Network•Huntington, WV

About The Position

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a full-time RN Service Coordinator for its Operating Room Orthopedics Total Joint Service Line. Service Coordinator duties supplement the responsibilities outlined in the RN Perioperative Services job description. The coordinator works with surgeons, staff, vendors, and other departments to meet case needs and support the specialty line. The role facilitates case flow; maintains preference cards; orders supplies; reviews schedules; and collaborates with OR Sterile and OR Supply departments to confirm that equipment and supplies are available for procedures. The coordinator mentors Perioperative Services staff and educates and trains them on service-line equipment, supplies, and processes. As the service-line subject matter expert and primary surgeon interface for the designated specialty, the coordinator contributes to policies for new procedures, selection of new equipment, and relevant service-line changes. The role identifies and resolves service-line issues, collaborates with vendors in accordance with hospital vendor policy, and serves as a leader and positive role model in the department. The coordinator supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values, including clinical excellence, accountability, collaboration, strategic vision, project ownership and team leadership, LEAN initiatives, process and system improvement, effective and respectful communication, professionalism, stewardship, and the organization’s “Always Behaviors.”

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Junior college or technical school education required.
Active RN nursing license valid in West Virginia required.
AHA CPR/BLS certification required.
At least 1–2 years of experience as an OR RN.
Understanding of surgical process flow throughout Perioperative Services.
Knowledge of surgical procedures and ability to serve as a resource for other OR employees.
Positive and effective communication skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and troubleshoot.
Proficiency in the preference card process and related responsibilities.
Proficiency in assessing par levels and ordering supplies for the service line.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the Operating Room Orthopedics Total Joint Service Line in addition to RN Perioperative Services responsibilities.
Collaborate with surgeons, staff members, vendors, and other departments to meet case needs.
Facilitate case flow, maintain preference cards, order supplies, and review the schedule.
Work with OR Sterile and OR Supply departments to verify that required equipment and supplies are available for procedures.
Mentor Perioperative Services staff and educate and train staff on service-line equipment, supplies, and processes.
Serve as the service-line subject matter expert and primary surgeon interface for the designated specialty.
Contribute to policies for new procedures, selection of new equipment, and the development and implementation of service-line changes.
Identify and resolve service-line issues.
Collaborate with vendors to meet case needs while adhering to hospital vendor policy.
Serve as a department leader and positive role model, supporting collaboration, accountability, communication, professionalism, stewardship, and organizational values.
Support LEAN-focused initiatives and process, system, and efficiency improvements.