What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-op/PAT/PACU Coordinator position at EmergeOrtho?
From the mountains to the coast, EmergeOrtho is North Carolina’s premier provider, recognized for offering world-class, comprehensive, and compassionate care serving patients with 60 locations in 28 counties. As the largest physician-owned orthopedic practice in the state and the 6th in the country, EmergeOrtho’s medical team includes upwards of 170 highly trained orthopedic specialists and nearly as many advanced practice providers. Our subspecialty orthopedic teams offer advanced expertise in conditions of the bones, muscles, and joints. Providing multiple locations, extensive orthopedic services including therapy, and focusing on continuity of care are among the top priorities of EmergeOrtho. Please visit https://emergeortho.com/careers/ for additional information.
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Hours: Monday-Friday (10 hour shifts) with one Saturday every quarter
The Pre-Op/PAT/PACU Coordinator, under the Director of Clinical Operations, leads daily operations to achieve clinical strategic goals in line with regulatory standards and facility values. Responsibilities include overseeing Pre-Operative, Pre-Anesthesia Testing, and Post-Operative Surgical Services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Administrative duties encompass cost management, staffing, scheduling, and support for Risk Management, Infection Control, and Employee Health. Collaborating on policy development and implementation, the coordinator promotes quality patient care while supporting the facility's mission and values. Working alongside the Director, they monitor and evaluate policies to ensure cost-effective, safe, and high-quality care delivery.
Qualifications and Experience
- Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing with current and valid licensure with the NC State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum 2 years previous Pre-op/PAT/PACU nursing experience required
- Knowledge of State, Federal, and AAAHC regulations and standards related to healthcare
- Must be able to achieve ACLS and PALS certifications within 6 months of employment.
Primary Job Duties
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide effective patient care in PAT, PACU, and Pre-Operative units for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients as required, demonstrating clinical competence.
- Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Review daily schedule, prepare work and patient care areas, and arrange a safe care environment.
- Identify and gather supplies, equipment, and medications needed for patient care.
- Prepare staffing schedules and make assignments based on staffing tools, monitoring overtime.
- Participate in problem analysis, resolution, and decision-making for assigned units.
- Contribute to performance improvement activities to enhance care quality at Triangle Surgery Center, LLC.
- Maintain sufficient and qualified staff to meet facility needs, collaborating with the OR Coordinator and Business Office Staff for smooth daily operations.
- Assist with staff orientation and education processes.
- Participate in employee evaluations.
- Report any suspected violations of laws, regulations, or TSC Code of Conduct.
- Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA policy.
- Adhere to surgery center standards for telephone answering and follow-up.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
