Perioperative RN Coordinator Preop PACU - Shea

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Scottsdale is seeking a Coordinator-Perioperative RN to oversee perioperative services, coordinating care with physicians and the care team from admission to discharge.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with the OR team, nursing education, and patient/family communication. Experience in Preop PACU is required, and pediatric/mentorship experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in Preop PACU is required.
• Mentorship experience and pediatric experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage perioperative services; interface with physicians to provide patient care.
• Provide age-appropriate nursing care from admission through discharge.
• Assist with staff orientation, in-service programs, and performance improvement activities.
• Ensure availability of supplies and equipment for surgery and patient care.

Skills

PACU experience

Nursing coordination

Communication skills

Clinical education

Job description

Primary City/State

Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Category

Skilled Nursing

Shift

Day

Department

OR Preop/PACU

Compensation

Up to $15,000 bonus available

Working Hours

Shift: M-F 0700-1730 4x10

Requirements

REQUIRED: Experience in Preop PACU

Preferred

PEDS experience a plus, mentorship experience

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Responsibilities

Job Summary

The COORDINATOR-PERIOPERATIVE RN assists with the coordination and overall management of a specific services. They actively interface with physician(s) to provide customer service at the point of care; assess, plan and evaluate material, staff and patient specific care to coordinate activities of the specialty(s). Provide care to the patients, utilizing the Nursing Philosophy of and functioning within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's departmental policies and procedures. Incumbent may spend up to 50% of their time performing in-service/ orientations. Would then function as a role model, demonstrating clinical expertise in providing direct evidence-based care to patient populations. Practices effective communication methods with the Clinical Educator, leadership, co-workers, families, and customers. Serves as a policy and practice resource within the assigned unit. Implements in-service programs for clinical staff developed by others. Maintains flexibility in scheduling hours to meet clinical needs of all shifts.

Essential Functions

Utilizing the Nursing Process Assesses, identifies, interprets, and documents patient and/or significant others self-care needs and teaching needs, utilizing a variety of assessment tools.Plans, initiates, and maintains a comprehensive individualized patient plan of care which includes discharge planning, in collaboration with the patient/significant other(s) and the health care team, according to HonorHealth standards of nursing care practice.Establishes measurable specialty goals and objectives, assists in capital budget preparation, plans for staffing with Supervisor, and plans for special patient needs related to equipment.Implements the plan of care from perioperative admission to discharge. Demonstrates clinical competency, prioritization and problem- solving skills during the implementation of direct patient care.Performs effective interventions for unit/patient care crises or emergency situations.Inputs and documents pertinent information.Provides frontline inventory control and assists with ordering.Coordinates patient care given perioperative and facilitates communications with patients, families, and physicians.Assists with interviewing prospective employees and conducts monthly specialty meetings.Evaluates the response of patient and significant other(s) to nursing interventions.Revises the plan of care as needed.Assists with performance evaluation of staff and recommends disciplinary actionCoordinates patient care activities and physician's specific requests; coordinates available resources and utilizes effective delegation skills. Ensures the availability of supplies and equipment at the time of surgery. Facilitate availability of all needed resources for surgery within assigned service line(s). Utilizes material resources in a cost-effective manner, recommends cost saving measures within department or assigned area. Uses evidence-based knowledge in decision making to improve and maintain high-quality of care. Assists in capital planning for their assigned service line(s)Maintains unit and other regulatory educational requirements.Participates in continuing education, quality of improvement activities, and supports membership in professional organizations.Implements staff development programs along with Clinical Educator and is responsible for orientation of new personnel, student, and others to the specific specialtyParticipates in the planning, orienting, teaching, guiding, and evaluating the performance of staff and students.Serves as a resource to others including physician's patients, families, caregivers, and visitors.Assists, consults, and serve.