Registered Nurse (RN)- Clinical Coordinator - Operating Room

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY: Clinical Coordinator - Operating Room

LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO

SHIFT: Nights

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

$20K Sign On Bonus with a 1 year commitment! (Paid out in the 1st 45 Days) and Up to $8K Relocation Bonus

Job Description:

Join our team as a Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Coordinator. In the role of RN Clinical Coordinator you will:

• Actively support department director/manager by coordinating clinical and department activities for the unit including shift charge, department and/or service line.
• Ensure that care is delivered to each patient in accordance with quality standards.
• Act as liaison between physicians and patient care team. Maintain communication and promote cooperation with unit staff and other departments. Supervise the staff; authorize work procedures and assign duties.
• Provides input and recommendations to the director/manager on coaching, mentoring and performance management of associates.
• Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Personally, accountable for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain the day-to-day efficiencies of the service line
• Assist in the development and implementation of educational programs/ practices for department associates.
• Act as leadership within the department
• Act as liaison between surgeons and staff
• Assist with training staff and evaluating competency
• Oversee supplies and instruments necessary for service line
• Create and update preference cards
• Assist with staffing
• Will also be used on occasion to help out in the rest of the OR

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

Education

• Associates Degree in Nursing (Nursing Diploma or by endorsement) required
• BSN, preferred
• CNOR preferred

Licensure

• RN License to practice in state of employment as applicable, required
• Nursing Specialty Certification, preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of direct clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.

*Minimum 1 year of OR experience in multiple service lines required*

Day to Day:

• Run front desk in the OR, ensure assignments for staff meet the daily need.
• Schedule the next day’s assignments, communicate case changes to staff, support, and coach staff to build confidence and growth.
• Creates and maintains call schedule for the department.
• Collaborates with Nurse Manager/ANM to review and balance posted schedules. 
• Hold staff accountable to policy and high standard of practice.
• Collaborate with the lead Anesthesiologist on daily case flow and efficiency.
• Assist in the development and implementation of educational programs/ practices for department associates.
• Act as leadership within the department to support staff, Manager and Director.
• Will also be used on occasion to help out in the rest of the OR. 
• Secondary roles: Working in OR as a staff RN. Helping staff get breaks and lunch. 

16 OR Suites

Approx. 600+ cases per month

Schedule: 40hrs/week. Nights: Mon-Thurs, 2000-0630

Call Required: Holiday call only, 2-3 Holiday call shifts per year on average. 30 Min callback radius required