Nursing Coordinator-Operating Room (WMC)

Nursing Coordinator

Sign On Bonus Eligible: Up to $15,000! UHS Wilson Medical Center, Operating Room is seeking a Nursing Coordinator to provide leadership, coordination, and supervision of nursing, technical, and/or support staff while ensuring smooth daily operations. The OR Nursing Coordinator role works collaboratively with the Nurse Manager and other department coordinators to implement departmental and hospital policies and procedures, uphold standards of nursing practice, and continuously monitor and improve the quality of nursing services delivered in the Operating Room.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit: Operating Room, UHS Wilson Medical Center

Primary Work Shift: Day Rotational

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation Range: $44.77 - $67.15 per hour, depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Determines staffing needs and schedules for 24 hour coverage of patient care needs.
• Supervises the assignment of patients and allocation of nursing staff according to patient needs, patient acuity, and staff skill mix.
• Functions as a clinical consultant for patients, families, department staff, physicians and other hospital departments. Troubleshoots clinical and operational matters collaboratively.
• Participates in the recruitment, interviewing and hiring of staff for the operating room.
• Plans, coordinates and participates in clinical education including orientation of new staff and education to meet learning needs of staff.
• Provides direction and assistance to students and faculty.
• Mentors and coaches staff toward professional growth and development. Completes performance appraisal process for technical and support staff (i.e. assistants, aides, unit secretaries) as assigned in collaboration with the Nurse Manager. Assists with performance appraisals for RNs and others as requested.
• Provides recognition and retention activities in conjunction with the Nurse Manager.
• Monitors and ensures staff/unit compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements and professional standards. Participates in the review and revision of department policies and procedures.
• Acts as a liaison between staff and management.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the department performance improvement plan in conjunction with the Nurse Manager and others as relevant.
• Executes the duties and responsibilities of the Nurse Manager in his/her absence. Assumes "on call" responsibilities when covering for the Nurse Manager.
• Maintains a clinical practice by providing direct patient care when needed.
• Oversees the preparation of supply requisitions and inventories equipment and supplies.
• Participates in the Clinical Ladder Program as knowledge and expertise develops.
• Will perform additional responsibilities, as requested

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Bachelors in Nursing or evidence of planned completion within two (2) years
• Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience

Preferred:

• Bachelors in Nursing
• Previous experience in relevant nursing practice setting
• Previous experience in a supervisory role

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• Current New York State Registered Nurse License
• CPR within 3 months of hire
• Completion of professional certification in the relevant specialty practice as soon as eligible (generally after 2 years of experience in the specialty)

Preferred:

• Current professional certification in the relevant specialty