RN Coordinator (Thoracic) - Surgery - Full Time 10 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

About the role

The Coordinator is a Registered Nurse with recognized leadership abilities and sound clinical skills who will actively assist the Director of Perioperative Services in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the unit. The Coordinator takes a leading role in activities such as nursing performance improvement, job performance evaluations, staffing, scheduling and working with the directors in the orientation and training of new employees.

Responsibilities

• Understands & implements JACHO and Title 22 regulations
• Captures daily OR schedule in collaboration with Chief of Anesthesia & OR Manager
• Captures patient flow between Pre-op/ Surgery/OR and PACU
• Makes daily staffing assignments based on unit based competencies
• Promotes professional growth within department including in-services/ preparation & presentation
• Interviews new candidates for employment
• Tabulates daily/end of pay period Kronos/payroll
• Ensures timeliness of staff credentials/licenses/Annual Health Assessment.
• Utilizes Samie Model for problem-solving and Performance Improvement within department.
• Aids OR Manager with completion of evaluations in a timely manner.
• Aids OR Manager with staff counseling as needed.
• Aids in orienting new staff & preparing preceptor assignments.
• Ensures that Infection Control practices are followed.
• Promotes positive role in leadership skills with staff.
• Positive patient advocate and change agent.
• Ensures that PI nurse completes reports quarterly for Quality Assurance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Nursing Degree in Nursing
• 2 years Operating Room experience immediately prior to application
• Organization/time management skills.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Perioperative Registered Nurse - CNOR (AORN)

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse - RN (CA DCA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $53.00 - $87.45.