OR Service Coordinator I - Ophthalmology Surgery, Full-time, Rotating

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago seeks an experienced OR Service Coordinator I to assist in managing activities in the operating room. The role requires a Registered Professional Nurse license in Illinois and a BSN or similar degree. Responsibilities include supporting the OR manager, leading specialty teams, and ensuring resources for safe patient care.

The position favors candidates with surgical specialty certification and at least 5 years of OR nursing experience. A variety of benefits are offered to enhance employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in perioperative nursing.
• 5 years of OR nursing experience preferred.
• Certification within the surgical specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the OR manager in coordination of management activities.
• Provide leadership to specialty staff.
• Ensure resource availability and safe practice.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership

Patient care planning

Resource management

Education

BSN or BS degree

State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license

Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing

Job description

Description

The OR Service Coordinator I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The OR Service Coordinator I assists the OR manager in the coordination of management activities for their specialty service. They demonstrate clinical expertise in their area of specialization, provide leadership to the assigned specialty staff, and are responsible for the training and development of specialty team members. They work with surgical services support personnel to plan patient care / ensure resource availability & safe practice.

AA/EOE

Qualifications

Required:

• State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level).
• Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing.
• BSN or BS degree required.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in perioperative nursing.

Preferred:

• CNOR or certification within the surgical specialty
• 5 years of OR nursing experience with at least 2 of those years within the surgical specialty area.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.