Operating Room Care Coordinator & Clinical Lead

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to assess, plan, facilitate, and evaluate patient care coordination. The role demands clinical leadership and involves various responsibilities including scheduling, patient coverage, and workflow optimization within an acute-care setting. Candidates should possess active RN licensure in Florida and have a minimum of two years of relevant experience. The position promises to foster an engaged team environment and improve patient care through effective problem-solving strategies.

Qualifications

• RN licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – must be active and in good standing throughout employment.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS – must be active and in good standing throughout employment.
• American Heart Association (AHA) PALS – required within 1 year of hire, must be active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Minimum two years of adult/pediatric RN experience in an acute-care healthcare environment.
• Prior experience managing the day-to-day operations of a nursing unit.
• BSN degree or current enrollment in a BSN program.
• Surgical nursing experience in an acute-care facility preferred.
• Certification: National Pediatric Nurse (CPN) or Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) and/or equivalent preferred within 5 years of hire.
• NRP/ACLS within one year of hire preferred.
• Knowledge of AORN surgical standards preferred.
• Proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred.
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, critical thinking, time management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable.
• Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and lead a team to achieve business results.
• Ability to provide direction, coaching, mentor staff, and redirect unacceptable behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Review schedules, create on-call schedules, make assignments using flex options.
• Accountable for patient coverage with internal resources.
• Monitor and communicate attendance discrepancies.
• Ensure the department exceeds service scores and conduct huddles.
• Coordinate and communicate hospital updates, metrics, and HCAHPS data.
• Provide timely mentoring, coaching, and feedback to clinical staff.
• Initiate the hand-off report from receiving agent.
• Work collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team.
• Audit all charts, consents, orders, H&Ps, and set a plan of care for each patient.
• Oversee and optimize workflow while providing patient care.
• Assist and support the RNs and team with Anesthesia stat issues.
• Ensure completion of surgical documentation requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes using lean methodologies.
• Collaborate in daily care-planning rounds.
• Actively participate in the performance review process.
• Conduct chart audits to ensure staff adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Achieve and maintain acceptable standards with infection control goals.

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to assess, plan, facilitate, and evaluate patient care coordination. The role demands clinical leadership and involves various responsibilities including scheduling, patient coverage, and workflow optimization within an acute-care setting. Candidates should possess active RN licensure in Florida and have a minimum of two years of relevant experience. The position promises to foster an engaged team environment and improve patient care through effective problem-solving strategies.