Coordinator, Operating Room

This position will primarily be responsible for directing, coordinating and controlling the multidisciplinary activities required to provide a safe and efficient environment for patients undergoing surgical intervention.

Qualifications

• Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of employment.


• Current BLS and ACLS certification


• Minimum of five years’ experience in surgery setting


• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience


• Thorough knowledge of nursing theories and practices

 Essential Functions 

• Conducts educational and in services for OR and SPD staff


• Participates and performs studies for the Quality Improvement committee


• Oversees the daily surgical schedule while ensuring specialty supplies and implants are available


• Assigns staffing in the Operating Room and monitors employees’ PTO requests


• Provides leadership with support and maintains effective relationships


• Manages policies and procedures, clinical system tools, and training to ensure compliance


• Advocates on the Patient’s behalf while in the operating room


• Ensures the preference cards are always up to date


• Monitors all implants, vendor access and charges in the Operating Room


• Collects, maintains, and supervises necessary logs for the OR and SPD


• Monitors and trains staff on outdate, sterilization, and terminal cleaning