Registered Nurse Surgical Operation Specialist - Days

Registered Nurse Surgical Operation Specialist

Hourly Pay Range: $43.69 - $67.72 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Sign on bonus: None
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: 7 am - 3:30 pm
• Required Travel: None

A Brief Overview: The Registered Nurse Surgical Operations Specialist plays a vital role in optimizing the efficiency and quality of surgical operations. This position works collaboratively with surgical teams, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care and adherence to best practices in surgical services. The Surgical Operations Specialist provides clinical and operational leadership for an assigned surgical specialty (e.g., Orthopedics, Vascular, Neurosurgery) within the Operating Room. The role serves as the specialty expert, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality care delivery. This individual coordinates resources, standardizes practice, oversees equipment and supplies, mentors staff, and collaborates with surgeons and interdisciplinary partners to optimize specialty performance and patient outcomes. The Registered Nurse Surgical Operations Specialist is responsible for providing expert clinical support within their assigned specialty area and maintaining 24/7 accountability for that specialty as determined by departmental needs. This role may include on-call responsibilities and participation in emergency cases, requiring the ability to both scrub and circulate as the specialty expert. The Registered Nurse Surgical Operations Specialist must be highly knowledgeable in all specialty-specific equipment and instrument trays, including the individual components within each set, to effectively teach others and anticipate procedural needs throughout the surgical case. This depth of expertise ensures optimal preparation, team support, and case efficiency across the service line.

What you will do:

• Directs daily clinical operations within the assigned specialty, ensuring efficient workflows, appropriate room utilization, and adherence to surgical services best practices.
• Coordinates and facilitates the scheduling of surgical cases to optimize operating room utilization and ensure the availability of required staff, equipment, and resources.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to ensure complete case preparation, accuracy of instrumentation, and readiness for all scheduled procedures.
• Conducts preoperative assessments, reviewing patient medical histories, verifying surgical readiness, and communicating key findings with the surgical team and leadership.
• Communicates with patients and families to provide education, address concerns, and ensure understanding of the surgical process while serving as a patient advocate.
• Oversees the availability, readiness, and functionality of surgical instruments, implants, and equipment to support safe and efficient case progression.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain to ensure timely restocking, equipment maintenance, and cost-efficient utilization of specialty-specific resources.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (AORN, Joint Commission, CMS) and promotes adherence to infection prevention and surgical safety protocols.
• Leads or participates in specialty-focused quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, including monitoring surgical outcomes and infection control indicators.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) for all surgical procedures, interventions, and patient care activities.
• Prepares and submits required operational, quality, and compliance reports in alignment with hospital policy and regulatory requirements.
• Mentors staff and students through education, coaching, and competency validation to ensure consistent practice and progressive growth within the specialty.
• Acts as a liaison between the specialty surgical team and surgical services leadership, fostering collaboration and communication across disciplines.

What you will need:

• Bachelors Degree Nursing Preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association Required
• 2 Years in surgical nursing, with experience in surgical coordination or perioperative nursing required.
• Advanced knowledge of surgical nursing principles, specialty instrumentation, and perioperative workflows.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills to effectively interface with multidisciplinary surgical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, educate, and mentor staff within a complex surgical environment.

Benefits:

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities