What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-OR Service Coordinator-Specialty - Surgical Suite position at The University of Mississippi Medical Center?
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Job Requisition ID:
R00040541
Job Category:
Nursing
Organization:
Main OR
Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title:
RN-OR Service Coordinator-Specialty - Surgical Suite
Job Summary:
Provides expert patient care and acts as a clinical resource to staff. Assists nursing staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned area. Maintains quality standards in patient care established by UMMC and the nursing profession. May act as Charge Nurse. Delegates patient care to auxiliary personnel. Consults with medical and other health care staff regarding patient care. Routinely works with vendors and other departments. This job profile may require call subject to the department's discretion.
Education & Experience
Two (years) of RN experience in specified area. BSN preferred.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Valid RN license.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of staff nursing care procedures and protocols. Demonstrates excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs. Ability to work in a team environment.
Responsibilities:
1. The overall function of this role is to provide leadership to Operating Room Staff, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, and act as a resource to staff, attending, and resident physicians.
2. In conjunction with Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse, reviews daily case schedule and helps assign staff to OR’s based on skill/experience.
3. Works with vendors and Materials Management staff to ensure that supplies, instrumentation and implants are available for the cases assigned service.
4. May act as preceptor within service. Works collaboratively with Educator to ensure that orientees have an appropriate orientation to the service.
5. May function as Charge Nurse. Responsible for providing input into hiring decisions, disciplinary actions, and annual performance evaluations.
6. Responsible for the overall organization of assigned service. Assists with achievement of surgical efficiency metrics (on-time case starts, short turnover times, cost containment, etc.). Responsible for preference card development and maintenance for assigned service.
7. Assists Nurse Manager with annual evaluation of employees within service line.
8. Assists Perioperative Leadership with the draft, review and revision of surgical policies and procedures.
9. Works collaboratively with Managers, Directors, and ACNO to maintain a state of regulatory readiness. This includes maintaining a clean environment, keeping equipment and supplies in safe working order.
10. Acts as a role model for staff in terms of leadership, critical thinking, follow up and follow through.
11. Works collaboratively with physicians in such areas as capital budget planning and acquisition, educating staff, and achievement of service-specific quality goals.
12. In conjunction with Lead Techs, works collaboratively with Sterile Processing Department to develop and revise instruments sets and address processing issues.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, constant twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type:
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly
FTE %:
100
Work Shift:
Day
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
No
Job Posting Date:
02/4/2025
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
