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OR Nurse Coordinator
The clinical coordinator will be the clinical nursing expert and will manage the day-to-day operations of surgical services for the designated service lines provided in our office-based surgery center; procedures performed include interventional pain management, orthopedics, interventional radiology, and endovascular surgery. The clinical coordinator will consider patient care needs and utilize resources in order to deliver patient care needs in a safe and efficient manner.
The ability to work in a collegial and collaborative manner with management team, anesthesia providers, attending surgeons, and OR/PACU/pre-op personnel to manage safe and efficient flow of the OR schedule is imperative.
RN duties:
Demonstrates necessary practical, technical, or specialized knowledge and skills required for the role of the peri-operative nurse in accordance with AORN and other regulatory standards of practice.
Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and has the ability to oversee the instrument and equipment set-up, prepare for the case utilizing preference cards, and anticipates needs of surgeon.
Coordinates and oversees the room during a case as the circulator.
Facilitates effective and efficient transition between surgical procedures.
Utilizes preference cards and updates as necessary.
Demonstrates knowledge/understanding of management of patient, including being available to anesthesia during intubation and extubation, assisting as needed in sudden changes in patient condition i.e. cardiopulmonary arrest, malignant hyperthermia, etc.,
Performs thorough patient interview and assessment in accordance with procedure and assures an appropriate, detailed time out process is done according to policy.
Consistently reviews charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure. Assures appropriate consent, H/P, diagnostic reports, and relevant information are on chart prior to the start of procedure.
Prepares and administers medications in accordance with current practice
Relays appropriate hand off communication to PACU staff to ensure continuity of care.
Performs nurse circulator duties as assigned.
Participates in the anesthesia time-out process if performed in the pre-op area prior to administration of pre-operative blocks or prior to the induction of anesthesia.
Takes responsibility for careful and accurate handling and/or logging of narcotics, biohazardous materials, and surgical specimens.
Demonstrates knowledge related to maintenance, cleanliness, and sterilization of instruments and equipment. Maintains a sanitary environment for the provision of patient care.
Restocks area daily (including ordering of medications), using appropriate par levels and daily stock sheets.
Prepares procedure room for use the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up.
Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 2 years experience in operating room setting; preferably in an office-based or ambulatory surgery center
OR EXPERIENCE IS MANDATORY!
One-year supervisory experience preferred
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSE:
Active Florida or appropriate compact licensure RN license
Valid ACLS and BLS certification
CNOR certification preferred
JOB TYPE:
Full-time with benefits
Monday - Friday
