Perioperative RN Program Coordinator

WVU Medicine

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides administrative support and coordinates management and operations. Develops and implements services and systems to support an organized, multidisciplinary approach to patient care and program goals. Promotes continuity of care through ongoing education, program development, outcome evaluation, and direct interaction with patients, families, and groups.

The role directs performance improvement initiatives; coordinates patient and family education; supports clinical outcome and patient-satisfaction improvements; and oversees the preparation and submission of education programs to meet applicable national accreditation standards. It also includes annual program review, policy and protocol review, marketing and program preparation, patient rounds or audits as needed, and staff supervision and development.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services will be provided, or a current multistate Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Three years of clinical nursing experience.
• Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.
• Knowledge of professional theory, practice, and procedure.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, and other employees.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Certification in the area of specialty.
• Five years of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and other health care providers to ensure comprehensive, coordinated patient and family education.
• Identifies opportunities to improve patient outcomes and participates in plans to enhance clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Coordinates and oversees preparation and submission of education programs to meet national accreditation standards for patients, nurses, exercise physiologists, and exercise specialists, as applicable.
• Prepares and performs an annual review of the program.
• Assists in the revision and review of policies and protocols.
• Assists with marketing and program preparation.
• Conducts daily rounds and/or audits on the applicable patient population, as needed.
• Supervises, trains, and promotes staff development, and provides direction as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree