General Surgery RN Clinical Coordinator

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Clinical RN coordinator for General Surgery, including Surgical-Oncology, Colo-rectal, and MIS, with NICU coverage. The role involves call scheduling, staff assignments, and serving as a clinical expert to develop policies, with rounds to address daily issues.

Qualified candidates will have 5 years OR nursing experience (2 years in General Surgery), CA RN license, BART/BLS, and leadership skills; CNOR preferred for advanced opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with a commitment to obtain BART within 6 months of hire date.
• Five (5) years of OR nursing experience with at least two (2) years in supporting General Surgery cases
• CNOR or surgical specialty certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist with call scheduling and staff assignments for the surgical service line.
• Act as a clinical expert in the surgical service line and role model; assist in policy and procedure development; morning and afternoon rounds.
• Develop work schedules for specialty teams and review daily OR schedules.
• Perform conflict checks for equipment and staffing requirements.
• Engage in long-term strategic planning to ensure quality and cost standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for department growth and onboarding of surgeons.
• Participate in QA and quality metrics; contribute to education and training for new hires and procedures.
• Create teaching materials for new procedures and technologies used by the service line.

Skills

Excellent communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Prioritization

Leadership

Education

RN licensure in California

Graduate from accredited School of Nursing

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Clinical RN coordinator for General Surgery, including Surgical-Oncology, Colo-rectal, and MIS, with NICU coverage. The role involves call scheduling, staff assignments, and serving as a clinical expert to develop policies, with rounds to address daily issues.

Qualified candidates will have 5 years OR nursing experience (2 years in General Surgery), CA RN license, BART/BLS, and leadership skills; CNOR preferred for advanced opportunities within a