RN Surgery Operations Coordinator- Jefferson Highway

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

This role acts as a supervisor and provides care at the point of care to individuals and cohorts of patients within a unit. The coordinator evaluates nursing interventions by coordinating, delegating, and supervising care provided by licensed nurses, registered nurses, and patient care technicians. The position serves as a resource to staff on patient-care assessment, planning, and evaluation, and facilitates problem resolution in collaboration with unit leadership and other supervisory staff. In collaboration with leadership, the coordinator identifies staff strengths and weaknesses and evaluates the performance of team members within their span of control. The coordinator supports operating-room readiness and daily clinical operations, organizes and supervises coordinated patient care, and helps ensure effective staffing, scheduling, supplies, and resources. The role also promotes evidence-based nursing practice, patient safety and quality, and compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The position involves direct work with patients in a healthcare setting and routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required for all Ochsner Magnet Facilities.
At least 1 year of relevant experience as a registered nurse, or 2 years of experience as an LPN in an acute care setting.
Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions.
In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures.
Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
Proficiency in operational success indicators, including unit productivity, expense management, regulatory requirements, and quality indicators.
Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and projects involving multiple constituencies.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Ability to work in stressful situations while remaining objective and professional.
Ability to meet the physical demands of Medium Work, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to work in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

2 years of relevant experience as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

Ensure the operating room is clean and sterilized, and gather supplies needed to complete operations safely.
Alleviate patient concerns before surgery.
Organize, plan, supervise, and provide coordinated patient care within the unit.
Supervise, develop, and evaluate assigned departmental staff nurses and technicians.
Promote the adoption of nursing protocols and clinical practice guidelines to support evidence-based practice.
Manage conflict on assigned shifts and collaborate with other supervisors and unit leadership when further action is needed.
Collaborate with patient quality, safety, and experience leadership and promote related processes.
Support daily clinical operations by ensuring effective scheduling and staffing and making appropriate clinical supplies and resources available for patient care.
Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct, patient or employee safety concerns, patient privacy concerns, and other compliance-related concerns.