Registered Nurse (RN) Coor Pat Flow PeriOp-General Surgery-PT Days

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

About the Role

This is a part-time position, 10:45 AM – 11:15 PM, two days per week. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

A registered professional nurse who functions under the direction of the Manager of the Operating Room and is responsible for providing leadership and assistance in directing all activities/services for the Operating Room of the Hospital. Responsible for the daily function of the OR "running the board." Manages the flow of patients while maintaining policies and the best interest of all patients and surgeons. Has shared responsibility for supporting and adhering to standards of practices, system and department policies and procedures, and ensuring quality patient care. Other responsibilities include assisting with ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal requirements by all departmental personnel.

Responsibilities

• Implement standards of practice, system and department policies and procedures.
• Review and implement new and changes to existing standards of practice in the Surgical Services Area.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the area of Surgical Services in nursing practice and surgical services procedural areas.
• Provide expert opinion and feedback in the creation/review of department policies and procedures.
• Review and implement new department policies and procedures; ensure understanding and compliance.
• Assess the impact of, and plan strategies to address issues such as ethnic, cultural, and diversity changes; political and social influences; financial and economic issues; the aging society and demographic needs; and ethical issues related to healthcare.
• Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of healthcare, ensuring care is delivered with respect to individuals' rights and preferences.
• Evaluate employee performance using the Performance Management Model in accordance with Human Resources Policy and Practice.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements by all department personnel; maintain knowledge of current compliance requirements through professional education.
• Serve as a surgical resource to all levels of nursing staff and management for facility, Patient Flow, and surgical practices.
• Foster open communication and collaborative practices between staff, other departments, and physicians/care providers.
• Partner with Management and Educators to provide appropriate training and learning opportunities for staff.
• Promote a safe environment for staff and patients; promote professional nursing practice through feedback, information sharing, evidence-based practice, and ethical accountability.
• Maintain professional license and education requirements consistent with the area of specialty/expertise.
• Promote and actively participate in performance improvement initiatives designed to enhance quality patient care and improve work processes and efficiencies.
• Partner with managers and staff to ensure fiscal responsibility through individual accountability, identification, and implementation of cost containment activities, reduction, or elimination of waste.
• Research and present ideas on improvements in customer satisfaction, reporting, and Patient Flow services.
• Use problem-solving and communication skills to bring forth performance improvement ideas and opportunities.
• Assure that supplies and appropriate staff members are available for each surgical case; work with surgeons and staff to manage resource maps.
• Work with materials management to assure appropriate supplies are available.
• Work with the Director of Surgical Services and surgeons on all capital equipment requests and purchases.
• Ensure staff has appropriate education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing (required). Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred).
• Current RN license (Single State or Multi-state Compact).
• BLS certification (Basic Life Support, American Red Cross BLS, or BLS-Instructor).
• ACLS certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Red Cross ALS, ACLS-Instructor, or ACLS-Provisional within 180 days of hire).
• Minimum 5 years of nursing practice in the operating room.
• Advanced Patient Flow knowledge and skills in perioperative nursing.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to see the "big picture."
• Knowledge of standards related to perioperative nursing.
• Strong customer service skills and understanding of interpersonal relationships.
• Delegation and multi-tasking skills; ability to function in stressful and emergency situations.
• Strong detail orientation and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products and adaptability to other programs.
• Ability to act as a change agent and utilize a wide range of theories in managing complex problems.
• Commitment to the advancement of nursing practice and profession, interpersonal communication, and staff education and development.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and research; compliance with the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses.
• Knowledge of the Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Inter- and intradepartmental coordination of patient care activities.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Expertise in fostering communication and collaborative practice with physicians and staff members.