Shift Coordinator
About The Position
The Shift Coordinator is a clinically competent registered professional nurse who delegates, coordinates, and supports nursing staff in the delivery of safe, high‑quality care on the assigned shift. This role provides real‑time leadership by overseeing workflow, monitoring case progress, and serving as a resource for problem identification and resolution. The Shift Coordinator mentors' staff, promotes a team‑based model of care, and upholds professional nursing standards throughout the surgical department. The position requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, and the ability to coach and guide staff in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment. The Shift Coordinator models professionalism, reinforces accountability to departmental policies, and supports safe surgical practice and regulatory readiness.
Requirements
- Clinically competent Registered Nurse
- Currently licensed in the State of Illinois
- Strong background in the surgical department
- CPR certification is required
- Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills specific to perioperative nursing
- Provides effective leadership within a high‑acuity setting
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Professional integrity
- Ability to proactively identify and resolve problems
- Sound clinical judgment
- Ability to mentor staff
- Commitment to maintaining professional nursing standards and a collaborative team environment
Nice To Haves
- BSN degree is preferred
- Prior supervisory or charge nurse experience is preferred
- Specialty certification in perioperative nursing
Responsibilities
- Delegates, coordinates, and supports nursing staff
- Provides real‑time leadership by overseeing workflow and monitoring case progress
- Serves as a resource for problem identification and resolution
- Mentors staff and promotes a team‑based model of care
- Upholds professional nursing standards
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team
- Coaches and guides staff
- Models professionalism and reinforces accountability to departmental policies
- Supports safe surgical practice and regulatory readiness
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Other voluntary benefit plans
- PTO and Sick time
- 401(k) plan with a match
- Wellness program
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
