Clinical Coordinator - PACU - Days

Hourly Pay Range: $40.45 - $62.70 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: Position: Registered Nurse Coordinator PACU Location: Arlington Heights Full Time: Hours: 8a to 5:30p M-F What you will do: Provides leadership, direction, and resource (human and material) management to assure appropriate implementation of policies and procedures for delivery of patient care, assesses the effectiveness of resources and facilitates teamwork, positive work environment and collaboration between all members of the health care team. Participates in development of the department’s vision and planning. Plans, schedules and adjusts staff to meet department and hospital requirements. Assists surgical teams in achieving quality patient outcomes by managing day-to-day Operating Room (OR) operations and facilitating collaboration among the interdisciplinary team, i.e., surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical assistants, scheduling coordinators and other departments to meet the clinical care coordination needs of patients. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to identify resources needed and resolve issues that affect patients and the team. Communicates and collaborates with other surgical support areas to provide continuous, smooth transition of care and day-to-day operations between units. Provides oversight to ensure adequate unit supplies, equipment, and stock. Interviews, recommends hires, disciplines and recommends discharges (when necessary) subordinate team members in accordance with Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) policies and procedures. Regularly evaluates the ongoing performance of team members in accordance with the hospital’s performance management system. Guides and promotes the development of staff. Organizes and conducts monthly staff meetings to review data findings, discuss problems identified with system related issues, outcomes, standards of practice, and/or other related practice issues. Demonstrates accountability for outcomes through critical thinking and effective problem resolution. Follows through on all issues, challenges or roadblocks affecting the outcomes of the department. Assesses patient plans of care, acuity levels and census data to identify and plan for variances in staff or material resource adjustments. Flexes staff to meet census fluctuations assuring that appropriate staff resources are assigned to meet patient needs and acuity. Conducts product trials and evaluate product needs on an ongoing basis with supply management. Serves as a consultant to other care settings on patients in area of specialty. Participates in direct care as appropriate demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and provide care appropriate to the age(s) of the patients served on the assigned unit. Collaborates with Director to identify unit goals and to ensure that they are met. Collaborates with the preceptor team and the clinical nurse specialist in the development of staff skills during orientation and on an ongoing basis. Identifies, initiates, and participates in performance improvement opportunities. Assesses the cost and effectiveness of specialty areas resources and recommends changes. Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures. What you will need: Bachelors Degree Nursing Preferred 2 Years of experience in an acute care OR setting required. And 1 Year Previous leadership experience preferred. CNOR preferred. The interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills necessary to interact with patients and interact and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. The ability to adapt communication approach with different members of the interdisciplinary team. The ability and self-assurance to be assertive and innovative when collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. The leadership skills necessary to motivate and manage employees, utilizing a team approach, delegate appropriately and direct activity in provision of patient care. The organizational skills to manage daily operations, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize work according to timelines and monitor outcomes and actions. The organizational and decision-making skills necessary to work independently and anticipate, prioritize, follow through, and effectively manage time and resources. Ability to perform computer skills necessary for data inquiry and data entry. Proficient in area of specialty/practice. The ability to project a professional image that is consistent with the NCH value of customer focus. Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing Required And Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Required And AHA Heartsaver CPR - American Heart Association (AHA) Required Benefits (For full time or part time positions): Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions) 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 Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nevada System of Higher Education