Periop Operational Coordinator/UKHC

Periop Operational Coordinator/UKHC

Job Title - Periop Operational Coordinator/UKHC

Working Title - Operational Coordinator/ Good Sam OR

Department Name - Perioperative Services

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 11

Salary Range - $26.00-45.70/hour

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - ADN

Required Related Experience - 4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification - Registered Nurse (RN)

Physical Requirements - The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds occasionally and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time.

Shift - Must be able to work 40 hours per week, will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.

Job Summary - This position has responsibility for day to day operations of running the unit and facilitating the procedures/cases planned for the day. Facilitating the patient schedule includes assigning staffing, working with the surgeons/proceduralists and boardrunner to coordinate timely, safe care. Time management, attention to detail and collaborative, respectful communication are key skills required for the role.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - Basic computer skills; positive; mature communication skills

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Deadline to Apply - 09/22/2026

Our University Community - We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Please indicate your current Nursing licensure status.

* Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.

* Are you currently employed at UK HealthCare Chandler or Good Samaritan Hospitals?

* Please indicate the number of years paid RN work experience when you were responsible for direct patient care in an operating room.

Required Documents

Resume

Curriculum Vita

Cover Letter