PERIOPERATIVE COORDINATOR

Position Summary

The Coordinator – Perioperative Services is a registered nurse (RN) with expertise in perioperative/procedural nursing practice and leadership skills. The Coordinator leads and educates staff on the unit and oversees patient care programs.

Key Responsibilities

• MANAGEMENT OF PERSONNEL AND LEADERSHIP

• Interview and select candidates with appropriate clinical skills and professional characteristics.
• Communicate consistently with employees about performance expectations.
• Conduct formal performance reviews that are timely, ongoing, and objective.
• Mentor and role model leadership and management skills.
• Delegate tasks and supervise their completion.
• Supervise interdisciplinary employees, including nurses and ancillary staff.

• MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES

• Adjust unit staffing patterns based on care requirements and patient census.
• Develop and adjust the annual budget in collaboration with the Director.
• Monitor and analyze financial information monthly.
• Support a decentralized management philosophy by facilitating employee involvement.
• Ensure unit space is utilized or altered to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain unit maintenance and environmental safety.
• Select and use materials and supplies to promote cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor charges and promote cost-effective behavior among staff.
• Identify and resolve operational problems and consult when necessary.

• Clinical Practice

• Develop and provide a patient care system that supports professional practice and quality, cost-effective care.
• Assure patient and family care aligns with Oneida Health standards.
• Provide consultation to staff and assist with patient care as needed.
• Analyze clinical practice and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement and evaluate a systematic orientation program for new staff.
• Develop and implement an ongoing unit-based continuing education plan for staff.
• Participate in organization-wide education initiatives.

• Education/Outreach

• Identify and establish clinical learning opportunities for students.
• Monitor students' performance in conjunction with nursing faculty.
• Implement and evaluate a systematic orientation program for new staff.
• Develop and implement an ongoing unit-based continuing education plan for staff.
• Participate in organization-wide education initiatives.
• Support Oneida Health's mission through consultation and participation in health promotion and education.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (required)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (preferred)

• EXPERIENCE:

  • Five (5) years of relevant experience
  • Progressive nursing management and/or educator experience with demonstrated success
  • Current regulatory, accreditation experience

• LICENSES & CERTIFICATION:

  • Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in State of New York (required)
  • Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support (required)
  • Certification in specialty (preferred)