OR Operations Nurse Specialist and Scheduling Leader

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Philadelphia is seeking a Nurse OR Scheduling/Coordinator to lead daily operating room scheduling, coordinate staffing, and optimize resource use. This role emphasizes proactive problem solving, communication with the surgical team, and adherence to clinical standards.

The position requires PA RN licensure, a Bachelor’s degree, and OR nursing experience; it offers collaborative teamwork in a leading academic medical center with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with PA license (required).
• OR nursing experience in scrub and circulation preferred.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required).

Responsibilities

• Exhibits leadership in problem solving, setting priorities and clinical excellence.
• Provides leadership and direction to OR personnel in staffing and scheduling.
• Manages and uses resources proactively to meet staffing and volume needs.
• Daily management of time and resources: case movement, troubleshooting, add-ons, and staff allocation.
• Maintains relationships with healthcare team members and supports cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Identifies scheduling conflicts and resolves them proactively.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Clinical excellence

Staffing coordination

Communication

Prioritization

Resource management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Penn Medicine in Philadelphia is seeking a Nurse OR Scheduling/Coordinator to lead daily operating room scheduling, coordinate staffing, and optimize resource use. This role emphasizes proactive problem solving, communication with the surgical team, and adherence to clinical standards.

The position requires PA RN licensure, a Bachelor’s degree, and OR nursing experience; it offers collaborative teamwork in a leading academic medical center with comprehensive benefits.