Registered Nurse OR Coordinator - Ortho

USPI•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Fort Worth is hiring a Registered Nurse Operating Room Coordinator for Ortho! Welcome to Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Fort Worth, TX, a pinnacle of excellence and innovation where your skills can truly shine! Why Choose Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Fort Worth? · Leading Collaboration: Our hospital stands as a remarkable joint venture between Tenet Healthcare, USPI, and the esteemed Baylor Scott & White network. This partnership sets the stage for unparalleled collaboration, ensuring a diverse and enriching work environment. · Serving Our Community: Nestled at 1800 Park Place Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas, we've been dedicatedly serving Fort Worth residents and neighboring communities since 2014. Our commitment to our community's health and well-being is unwavering. · Comprehensive Care: Offering a wide spectrum of medical services, our 30-bed acute care surgical hospital includes an Emergency Department, a 30-bed inpatient unit, a 4-bed intensive care unit, and cutting-edge diagnostic imaging facilities. · Innovative Technology: Step into a facility equipped with the latest medical advancements. With 14 state-of-the-art operating rooms, including da Vinci, ExcelsiusGPS, and Mako Surgical Systems, you'll be at the forefront of surgical innovation. · Diverse Specializations: Join a team that spans across specialties such as ENT, Bariatric, Pulmonary, Gynecology, Orthopedics, and much more. Your expertise will have a profound impact on patients' lives across a wide range of surgical services. We also do Spine and Craniotomy. That shows we a higher intensity than your regular ortho surgery hospital. · Quality-Centric Approach: Our unwavering focus on quality and service ensures that every surgical procedure is conducted in a meticulous and patient-oriented environment. Join us at Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Fort Worth to embark on an incredible career. Apply today to be a part of our dynamic team and contribute to a legacy of excellence. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here! Registered Nurse Operating Room Coordinator Ortho at Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Fort Worth: · The RN is responsible for nursing activities related to the care of the patient in the operating room environment at Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth and Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth Outpatient Center. · The RN is a clinical resource person and provides guidance to non-licensed personnel. · The RN can expect to care for surgical patients ranging from adolescent to geriatric. The clinical coordinator will function as resource to others within that service-line.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing, BSN preferred.
Currently licensed in the state of TX, RN.
BLS required
Minimum two (2) years’ ortho experience in the operating room setting
Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
Able to diplomatically interact with patients, families, physicians and employees
Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures specific to an OR environment
Clinically proficient in OR nursing skills

Responsibilities

Attends Surgical Specialty Sub-Section Meetings
Collaborates with surgeons, educator, vendors, and lead techs in introducing new technology, coordinating in-services, and the appropriate scheduling of cases
Effectively communicates specialty needs with the RN Clinical Manager and/or Charge Nurses
Collaborates with lead tech in problem solving and planning for specialty needs as appropriate
Effectively communicates current specialty issues to Charge Nurse and/or Nurse Supervisor/Manager
Identifies Capital Equipment needs in collaboration with surgeons, lead techs, and OR personnel
Reviews surgery schedule for surgical specialty procedures to determine if necessary resources will be available, and if adequate information is available for planning optimal patient care
Obtains information from the surgeon as needed regarding: positioning, supplies, medications, and implants for scheduled cases in collaboration with lead tech and effectively communicates availability to appropriate staff and charge nurse.
Updates and maintains Cerner/Excel document preference cards as appropriate and collaborates with the lead tech to incorporate surgeon preferences into the plan of care for the patient
Thoroughly orients staff training to the specialty in the role of primary preceptor and provides on-going oversight of staff competency in the designated specialty or specialties
Functions as a clinical resource in the surgical specialty for staff
Remains knowledgeable regarding best practices, evidence-based clinical standards, and surgical specialty trends