SPINE SERVICE OR COORDINATOR (FULL TIME)

Augusta Health•Fishersville, VA

5d•$57 - $57

About The Position

The Spine Service OR Coordinator performs preoperative and intraoperative coordination for spine surgery cases, including supply and inventory management, vendor coordination, and collaboration with CPD regarding instrumentation needs. The coordinator also performs scrub nurse and circulator duties in support of the OR Spine team. This position reports to the Administrative Director of Clinical Operations, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to OR leadership. The coordinator manages specialty supplies, instruments, preference cards, loaner sets, and vendor assignments; supports product evaluation and adoption of new technology; and works with physicians, OR leadership, supply chain, Central Sterile, CPD, and other departments to promote efficient operations, quality patient care, and cost effectiveness. The role also coordinates OR room assignments and coverage for the Spine service, supports staff onboarding and training, and participates in service-line and OR leadership meetings.

Requirements

Associate degree or above as a Registered Nurse.
Registered Nurse licensure by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
CPR certification.
Previous experience as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience leading an OR team.
Previous Spine Surgery experience.

Responsibilities

Perform preoperative and intraoperative coordination of spine surgery cases, including scrub nurse and circulator duties.
Manage specialty supply levels and coordinate maintenance of specialty instruments with materials management and Central Sterile.
Work with surgeons to standardize supplies and equipment to support patient throughput, patient satisfaction, and cost efficiency.
Develop, revise, and maintain accurate preference cards using standardized formats and nomenclature.
Serve as a liaison to supply chain, including participation as an ad hoc member of the OR Value Analysis team and as a resource for supplies and new technology.
Enforce policies and procedures for specialty consignments and inventories.
Coordinate acquisition of loaner sets with CPD and ensure established procedures are followed.
Assist with adding new products, replacing existing products, and consolidating service-line products to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
Manage current inventory needs with supply chain to prevent obsolescence.
Support training for new staff and new equipment or technology in collaboration with and at the direction of the nurse manager and clinical educator.
Coordinate vendor assignments for surgery days and verify loaner trays are available in CPD 48 hours before the case.
Assist with vendor product evaluations and coordinate demonstrations with OR and AMG leadership.
Collaborate with the OR nurse manager to identify and implement innovative models and best practices focused on quality, service improvement, and cost reduction.
Ensure surgical cases are properly prepared and quality patient care is provided.
Facilitate communication among physicians, nurses, and other team members.
Participate in meetings with Spine Service leadership to address quality and operational concerns.
Collaborate regularly with OR leadership to review and resolve efficiency and operational issues.
Develop relationships and communication with physician offices and clinic staff.
Work with supply chain to ensure requested products, kits, and special procedure requests are ordered and available.
Support vendor policies and institutional vendor relationships.
Coordinate across hospital departments, physicians, and staff to promote continuity and quality of service and care.
Supervise daily OR service-line activities, anticipate future needs, and arrange required equipment and supplies.
Audit staff activity and processes as needed to ensure compliance with administrative, legal, regulatory, health-plan, and accrediting requirements.
Follow hospital standards of performance and conduct, including patient-rights requirements, and established infection-control and safety procedures.
Coordinate OR room assignments and coverage for the Spine service.
Serve as a preceptor and oversee onboarding and training of new team members.
Communicate consistently among the service line, OR, and office practice; promote a positive, professional, team-oriented, service-conscious environment; and use the hospital’s cultural beliefs to support its mission and goals.
Participate in scheduled meetings with the OR manager, Spine Service leadership, and AMG leadership.
Perform other duties as needed.