Surgical Coordinator RN

MyMichigan Health•Saginaw, MI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of nursing leadership, the Surgical Coordinator RN position is responsible for being the primary resource person to the team members in regard to clinical questions, training opportunities, and equipment/instrumentation for each surgical specialty. This position links nursing leadership with nursing care through the application of organizational and nursing service policies, procedures, and care delivery model. The Surgical Coordinator RN uses the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements to guide leadership and practice. The Surgical Coordinator RN attains knowledge and competence reflective of current nursing practice; promotes innovation and futuristic thinking by incorporating evidence based practice and research findings.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing required.
RN: Registered Nurse
BLS: Basic Life Support
Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures as normally acquired through 2 years experience working in a Medical Center or similar setting.
Knowledge of nursing leadership as normally acquired through working 2 years in a Medical Center or similar setting with involvement in supervision, charge nurse, project implementation, professional development program, shared governance leadership role, or equivalent.
Knowledge of day to day activities in the operating room. Knowledge of operating room practices, policies, and procedures as normally acquired through 2 years experience working in the operating room.
Basic knowledge of the personal computer.
Working knowledge of all operating room (OR) instruments and equipment.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
Competency in Microsoft Windows.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
CNOR: Peri-Operative Nurs-NCC

Responsibilities

Effectively collaborates with physicians and team members so that surgeries are accomplished: efficiently and on time, with a minimum of physician complaint, with expected patient outcomes, with availability of required equipment.
Performs RN duties as defined in job descriptions.
Perform and understand the coordinator role regarding the value analysis process, budget requests, cost reductions, capital requests and projects, along with working collaboratively with VAT Coordinator, Supply Purchase Coordinator, and the purchasing clerk.
Monitors and initiates personnel training and evaluation, along with coordinating orientation of their specialty area with perioperative educator.
Maintain current clinical knowledge of specialty area. This can be accomplished multiple ways; video conferences, attending conferences, professional certifications, professional journals, along with individual skills as evidence by performing cases along with surgeon comments.
Identifies preventative maintenance needs for specialty equipment.
Assures pick list and preference card changes made for the specialty are current and accurate.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Appraises manager of sensitive, emergent and potential problems with department specialty budget.
Communicates potential budgetary needs.
Collaborates with purchasing coordinator to maintain specialty inventory and assists in the OR purchasing office as required.
Assures compliance with the regulatory agencies standards such as The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare Services (CMS), the Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPH), American Association of Medical Instruments (AAMI), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN), and International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM).
Is responsible for maintaining lines of communication with peers, subordinates, and superiors within the designated area, nursing service and other departments within the Medical Center.
Maintains high visibility in the operating room.
Previews OR schedule three (3) days in advance. Makes changes, as necessary, to expedite schedules.
Works with the OR education specialist for orientation, staff development, and promotes professional growth and development through effective leadership.
Maintains high visibility in the OR by observing staff, assisting staff, and assisting physicians.
Coordinates and communicates with other departments for all inpatient, outpatient, and a.m. surgeries that impact the operating room schedule.
Collaborates with physicians, all levels of nursing management, surgical services staff, and other departmental personnel in planning for coordinated services to the patient.
Establishes effective relationships with MyMichigan leadership, physicians, clinical staff and other key stakeholders.
Participates on or leads, operating room quality improvement initiatives, Nursing Service committees as appointed by the OR manager and facilitates chart reviews per regulatory agency requirements.
Creates and monitors the quality board content.
Collaborates with physicians, nurse managers, department directors, and others regarding changes and issues for the improvement of patient care.
Shares observations for input on the performance of the operating room staff in conjunction with the OR manager, supervisor, specialty coordinators, specialists, and senior staff.
Promotes professional growth and development through effective leadership.
Performs coaching and problem solving assistance for employees as needed.
Other duties as assigned.