Clinical Nurse Coordinator - OR

Description

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Centennial Surgery Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Clinical Nurse Coordinator - OR to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

Centennial Surgery Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Centennial Surgery Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Clinical Nurse Coordinator - OR opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator - OR contributes to the company’s mission and vision by utilizing the nursing process in planning, executing, and evaluating the nursing care rendered postoperatively until patient is dismissed from the facility. Responsible for coordinating the environmental control, area staff, assistance to physicians, materials and equipment, education of personnel and all designated administrative duties. Analyzes and evaluates nursing services to improve quality of care provided. Nursing care meets the standards of the profession, the policies and procedures of the Center, and is appropriate to the Center’s patient population to identify patient and family needs.

What you will do:

• Coordinates nursing care in the designated clinical unit/department.
• Ensures sufficient staffing on a daily basis. Notifies staff of scheduling changes in a timely manner.
• Coordinates and delegates tasks to individuals according to the activities required and staff competency.
• Assists with managing labor cost by coordinating adequate staffing patterns according to the utilization of the area and keeping an open line of communication with Clinical Director/Manager and Administrator, as per facility practices.
• Assessable to staff in clinical area and assists with staff and clinical needs i.e. providing breaks, ensure coverage for meal breaks, late cases, and staffing shortages, as required.
• Monitors to ensure that the clinical area is maintained properly i.e. equipment cleaned and functioning properly.
• Assists with development of policies/procedures and facility practices, as directed.
• Responsible for monitoring clinical staff for compliance with facility policies and practices, procedures, and QI Program (hazardous waste, blood borne pathogens, infection control, etc.)
• Monitors to ensure timely and accurate medical records documentation.
• Assists with maintaining proper inventory levels and cost containment.
• Encourages teamwork among staff.
• Assists with selection and hiring of staff.
• Exhibits flexibility in self schedule.
• Assists with employee orientation and performance management.
• Assists with coordinating staff training/in-services and monitoring to ensure compliance.
• Handles operating room clinical variances and coordinates follow up with Risk Manager, Center Administrator, and Clinical Director, as required.
• Reports any environmental safety hazards to Risk Manager, Clinical Director/Manager, and Administrator, as per facility practices.
• Assists with handling employee matters; reports to Clinical Director/Manager and Administrator, as required.
• Communicates nursing and physician activities as required per facility practices to Clinical Director and Administrator in a timely manner.
• Assists with monthly staff meetings.
• Assures all members of the surgical team comply with principles of surgical hand asepsis, aseptic, and sterile technique.
• Prepares and administers medications in accordance with current practice (i.e. review physician orders, pre-op antibiotics, preparing/labeling medications on/off field, utilizing the 7 medication rights, identifying high alert medications, conducting independent double checks when indicated, and narcotic waste, etc.). Assures only licensed personnel administer medications.
  

• Relays appropriate hand off communication to PACU staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Performs nurse circulator duties as assigned.
• Participates in the anesthesia time-out process if performed in the pre-op area prior to administration of pre-operative blocks or prior to the induction of anesthesia.
• Takes responsibility for careful and accurate handling and/or logging of narcotics, biohazardous materials, and surgical specimens.
• Demonstrates necessary practical, technical or specialized knowledge and skills required for the role of the peri-operative nurse in accordance with AORN and other regulatory standards of practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and has the ability to oversee the instrument and equipment set-up, prepare for the case utilizing preference cards, and anticipates needs of surgeon.
• Coordinates and oversees the room during a case as the circulator.
• Facilitates effective and efficient transition between surgical procedures.
• Utilizes preference cards and updates as necessary.
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in moving patients, stretchers, and OR tables to prevent injury to patient and self.
• Demonstrates knowledge/understanding of management of patient, including being available to anesthesia during intubation and extubation, assisting as needed in sudden changes in patient condition i.e. cardiopulmonary arrest, Malignant Hyperthermia, etc., and being readily available to assist as directed.
• Performs thorough patient interview and assessment in accordance with procedure and assures an appropriate, detailed time out process is done according to policy.
• Consistently reviews charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure. Assures appropriate consent, H/P, diagnostic reports, and relevant information are on chart prior to the start of procedure.

What you will need:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum 2 years experience in an Operating Room setting; preferably in an ambulatory surgery center.
• Two year supervisor experience.· Additional specialty experience may be required as per facility practices(i.e. Pediatric, GI, etc)
• Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure.
• Required valid BCLS Certification upon employment. ***online certification not acceptable.

• ACLS, PALS and/or other as required for patient care area and by facility.

Centennial Surgery Centerlocated in the heart of downtown Nashville, Tennessee. We serve Middle Tennessee. “Music City” is a major center for Healthcare. We perform over 700 cases a month. Services in orthopedics, retina, urology, gynecology, plastics, podiatry, endoscopy, neurosurgery, and dental procedures are available. We are a part of the HCA Healthcare Ambulatory Surgery Division.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Clinical Nurse Coordinator - OR opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.