Operating Room Manager / Clinical Coordinator - RN Required

Description

Ravine Way Surgery Center, located in Glenview, is currently seeking an Operating Room Manager/Clinical Coordinator to join our team. This position will be Monday-Friday, five days per week. No nights, weekends, holidays or call.

The OR Manager/Clinical Coordinator will provide coordination of therapeutic, effective patient/family-centered care according to physician orders, in compliance with the philosophy of the facility, standards of practice and regulations of governing agencies. Apply knowledge of the nursing process, illness, surgical procedures and anesthesia practice to the patient admissions process. The responsibility of this position includes communication with all staff members, management, physicians, anesthesia care providers, and the patient. Assess the patient and document the admission assessment process according to AORN Standards and Recommended Practice. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate, initiate and implement patient care based on this assessment process.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining clinical, communication and personal knowledge and skills required to meet the challenge of delivering safe and effective patient care.
• Assisting with daily staffing, patient/physician/employee issues in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and Administrator.
• Coordinating staffing scheduled for assigned areas based on census, coordinates lunches and breaks.
• Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patient served, including the ability to obtain, interpret, and communicate information in terms of the patient’s needs, a knowledge of growth and development, and an understanding of the range of treatment.
• Responsible for oversight of utilization of the nursing process in all aspects of the delivery of patient care and completion of all activities according to established policy, procedure, and protocol.
• Incorporates physician prescribed treatments, nursing assignments and diagnostic date in a manner that is prioritized, timely & integrated with the pre-operative plan of care.
• Implements, documents, and evaluates the plan of care in a manner that:

-Reflects management of identified problems

-Reflects observations of patient’s response to treatment

-Integrates physician’s orders into the plan

-Demonstrates appropriate prioritization

-Reflects collaboration with physicians and other members of the team

-Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate administration of medications and treatments according to policy,

procedure,and protocol

-Re-evaluates and modifies the plan of care as indicated

-Participates in appropriate patient safety procedures.

-Ensures that appropriate documentation is completed

• Accepts responsibility for nursing activities related to the care of the patient
• Demonstrates appropriate judgment and decision-making skills
• Acts as the patient’s advocate in meeting his/her physical and psychological needs
• Serves as a preceptor and orients new members
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and the ability to recognize and intervene in stressful situations involving the patient, significant other and/or team members
• Creates and maintains a safe and comfortable environment in which surgery can take place
• Treats patients respectfully, in a calm and courteous manner at all times
• Recognizes and anticipates potential situations, institutes established procedures for specific situations
• Completes self-assessment of procedural competency, practicing within his/her scope of practice and knowledge. Seeks out assistance when unfamiliar or uncomfortable with situations or circumstances within his/her responsibilities
• Anticipates and assists anesthesia staff with gathering the necessary data for anesthesia metric qualifications approved by the Medical Executive Committee regarding Anesthesia Admission guidelines
• Documents and records patient pre-op clearance information
• Provides a channel of communication between events and team members prior to the surgical date
• Responsible for documenting accurate, timely data
• Makes certain patient’s chart is complete prior admission to the surgery center
• Explains any procedure and day of admission questions to the patient and/or family member
• Explains pre-operative orders per the respective physician
• Liaison between the center, the surgeon, anesthesia team and patient before admission to the surgery center
• Oversees professional and nonprofessional personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, assisting when applicable assigning and directing work.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing institution licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois.

Five years orthopedic operating room experience.

BLS certification within 6 months of hire

Ability to function effectively in stressful situations.

Ability to communicate in verbal and written methods

Ability and willingness to adjust scheduleto meet the needs of the facility

Ability to work under supervision as well as ability to oversee others

Evidence of continued education in clinical nursing and universal precautions

Ability to set priorities

Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, etc.

Superior interpersonal skills

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.