RN Coordinator (Thoracic) - Surgery - Full Time 10 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$53 - $87

About The Position

The Coordinator is a Registered Nurse with recognized leadership abilities and sound clinical skills who will actively assist the Director of Perioperative Services in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the unit. The Coordinator takes a leading role in activities such as nursing performance improvement, job performance evaluations, staffing, scheduling and working with the directors in the orientation and training of new employees

Requirements

Bachelor's degree Nursing Degree in Nursing
2 years Operating Room experience immediately prior to application
Organization/time management skills.
Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
Registered Nurse - RN (CA DCA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Nice To Haves

Certified Perioperative Registered Nurse - CNOR (AORN)

Responsibilities

Understands & implements JACHO and Title 22 regulations
Coordinates daily OR schedule in collaboration with Chief of Anesthesia & OR Manager
Coordinates patient flow between Pre-op/ Surgery/OR and PACU
Makes daily staffing assignments based on unit based competencies
Promotes professional growth within department including in-services/ preparation & presentation
Interviews new candidates for employment
Tabulates daily/end of pay period Kronos/payroll
Ensures timeliness of staff credentials/licenses/Annual Health Assessment.
Utilizes Samie Model for problem –solving and Performance Improvement within department.
Assists OR Manager with completion of evaluations in a timely manner.
Assists OR Manager with staff counseling as needed.
Assists in orienting new staff & preparing preceptor assignments.
Ensures that Infection Control practices are followed.
Promotes positive role in leadership skills with staff.
Positive patient advocate and change agent.
Ensures that PI nurse completes reports quarterly for Quality Assurance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.