RN - Surgery Coordinator (Methodist)

Overview: Responsible for organizing, directing and controlling the daily OR schedule to provide quality service for the Perioperative patient. Maintains active communication among medical staff, interdepartmental staff, and operating room staff; ensures schedule progression and issue resolution. Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and supervises the operation of the daily surgery schedule, case assignment, room and personnel assignments.
• Assumes Responsibility for the operation of the Surgery Department, Sterilization Department, and Endoscopy Department when Manager is not present.
• Assumes daily responsibility for coordination of the surgical schedule to assure the most efficient utilization of the operating rooms.
• Monitor case progression to identify potential schedule changes.
• Assigns, coordinates and monitors utilization of personnel and facilities. Provides for the assignment of lunch and break relief for intraoperative staff.
• Collaborates with charge anesthesiologist to ensure that the schedule runs efficiently in accordance with policies and protocols.
• Provides assistance and leadership to the staff to ensure departmental objectives and assignments are accomplished as scheduled.
• Acts as a resource person for clinical care problems in all areas.
• Markets department's services and equipment to physicians.
• Works to maintain a positive team relationship with physicians and coworkers.
• Monitors/coordinates special equipment.
• Evaluates the level of patient care delivered in the operating room and recommends changes to ensure compliance with established standards of nursing care.
• Coordination of staff work and vacation schedules to provide adequate staff availability for scheduled caseload.
• Supervise and assist various specialty Lead RN’s as needed.
• Ensure desired level of Productivity is achieved through appropriate staffing levels, monitor for correct clocking practices, and ensuring that specialty Lead RN’s are held accountable for their employees accomplishing their assigned duties.
• Be available for Phone calls and act as a liaison for the surgery department during off hours to aid in managing the Surgery Schedule and employee issues that may present themselves.

• Organizes, develops, implements, and modifies schedule planning and schedule administration program based on facility goals and objectives in conjunction with the ADSS.
• Collaborates with Education Coordinator to identify and facilitate staff developmental needs as they relate to schedule planning and administration.
• Contributes to development of QI standards for schedule planning and administration with subsequent implementation and maintenance of ongoing program.
• Participates actively in departmental meetings and committees to promote professional practice; problem solving, generates ideas and promotes change.
• Attends in-service programs and seminars to enhance knowledge of scheduling management and clinical practice.
• Demonstrates understanding of unit standards, policies and procedures and relates them appropriately to personnel.
• Reviews and recommends procedure/policy revisions and staffing changes necessary to delivery of quality patient care.
• Provides for instruction on the correct care and handling of supplies and equipment to ensure their proper function.
• Monitors nursing operative practices, correct aseptic techniques and infection control procedures.
• Monitors and provides staff participation at mandatory in-service education: including Fire, Safety, Infection control, and disaster plan.
• Coordinates nursing and surgical scrub technician students with students’ instructors.
• Participates with In-service for staff development.
• Supports and assists with staff orientation.

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with all constituencies and cooperates harmoniously with others in the accomplishments of department's goals in meeting the needs of quality patient care.
• Communicates with ancillary departments to define and resolve specific problem areas and ensure continuity in patient care.
• Interprets patients' and surgeons' needs to all personnel and provides supervision and instruction when necessary to meet these needs perioperatively.
• Communicates schedule delays and changes to anesthesiology, surgeons, and nurse managers, and establishes appropriate schedule modifications.
• Communicates with staff, anesthesia providers, and surgeons to assess needs and problem solve. Directs concern to OR Manager.
• Ensures that the RN Leads are informing patient and families regarding the status of the procedure, especially in emergency and prolonged procedures, after consultation with staff physician/room staff. Be available to perform this role when RN Leads are not able.
• Communicates performance expectations for control desk, off-shift and holding staff.
• Demonstrates ability to provide clear and concise directions.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others and promote good interpersonal rapport among others.
• Demonstrates win/win attitude & problem solving skills.
• Be available to Circulate, Scrub, and Precept as needed to assist with the department’s needs.
• Staff perceives you to be fair, approachable, and able to facilitate positive outcomes.
• Regularly seeks input from physicians regarding satisfaction with level of patient care and/or quality concerns.
• Ensure that staff work schedule, Call schedule, and vacation schedules are out weeks in advance in order to provide adequate staffing for daily Surgery schedule.
• Demonstrates support for departmental and institutional leadership and Methodist Health Service Corporation.
• Assist with employee satisfaction.
• Participate with personnel and staff development: Demonstrates clinical competence and perceived as a clinical resource to staff.
• Maintains confidential information.

• Development & Patient Education
• Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
• Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Qualifications: Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required), Work Experience: Specific to patient population Carle Health Company Overview:

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Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is $35.42per hour - $60.92per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.