| Location | Midland, Michigan |
| Job Type | Full-time |
Under general direction of nursing leadership, the Surgical Coordinator RN position is responsible for being the primary resource person to the team members in regard to clinical questions, training opportunities, and equipment/instrumentation for each surgical specialty. This position links nursing leadership with nursing care through the application of organizational and nursing service policies, procedures, and care delivery model.
The Surgical Coordinator RN uses theCode of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statementsto guide leadership and practice.
The Surgical Coordinator RN attains knowledge and competence reflective of current nursing practice; promotes innovation and futuristic thinking by incorporating evidence-based practice and research findings.
Responsibilities:(40%) *Effectively collaborates with physicians and team members so that surgeries are accomplished: ? efficiently and on time ? with a minimum of physician complaint; ? with expected patient outcomes ? with availability of required equipment ? performs RN duties as defined in job descriptions.
(25%) *Coordinates the operating room and GI procedure schedule changes as they occur with staff, physicians and other departments. Notifies physicians of delays or conflicts. Communicates and coordinates with anesthesia personnel to facilitate the completion of the day's schedule along with other pertinent departments, such as pre/post-operative areas.
(10%) *Perform and understand the coordinator role regarding the value analysis process, budget requests, cost reductions, capital requests and projects, along with working collaboratively with VAT Coordinator, Supply Purchase Coordinator, and the purchasing clerk.
(25%) *Monitors and initiates personnel training and evaluation, along with coordinating orientation of their specialty areas. Maintain current clinical knowledge of specialty area. This can be accomplished multiple ways; video conferences, attending conferences, professional certifications, professional journals, along with individual skills as evidence by performing cases along with surgeons.
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Credential:ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer into position.
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Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 3 months of hire.
Qualification Source: AHA
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Credential:CNOR: Peri-Operative Nurs-NCC
Equivalent Experience: Specialty CNOR Nursing Certification or Advanced Nurse Certification required within 4 years of hire or transfer to position. CNOR certification is defined as: the documented validation of the professional achievement of identified standards of practice by an individual registered nurse providing care for patients before, during and after surgery. Employees hired or transferred into this position on or before 12/31/15 have two years to obtain CNOR certification.
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Credential:RN: Registered Nurse
Equivalent Experience:
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Required Education:Education: Associates Degree
Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's Degree preferred.
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Other Information:EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures as normally acquired through 2 years' experience working in a Medical Center or similar
Knowledge of nursing leadership as normally acquired through
Knowledge of operating room practices, policies, and procedures as normally acquired through two years experience working in the operating room.
Basic knowledge of the personal computer.
Working knowledge of all OR instruments, GI and equipment.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan
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