Coordinator, Operating Room

This position will primarily be responsible for directing, coordinating and controlling the multidisciplinary activities required to provide a safe and efficient environment for patients undergoing surgical intervention.

Qualifications

• Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of employment.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum of five years’ experience in surgery setting
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
• Thorough knowledge of nursing theories and practices

Essential Functions

• Conducts educational and in services for OR and SPD staff
• Participates and performs studies for the Quality Improvement committee
• Oversees the daily surgical schedule while ensuring specialty supplies and implants are available
• Assigns staffing in the Operating Room and monitors employees’ PTO requests
• Provides leadership with support and maintains effective relationships
• Manages policies and procedures, clinical system tools, and training to ensure compliance
• Advocates on the Patient’s behalf while in the operating room
• Ensures the preference cards are always up to date
• Monitors all implants, vendor access and charges in the Operating Room
• Collects, maintains, and supervises necessary logs for the OR and SPD
• Monitors and trains staff on outdate, sterilization, and terminal cleaning