Registered Nurse OR Coordinator

IU Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Fort Wayne Ambulatory Surgery Center is actively seeking an experienced RN OR Clinical Coordinator to provide clinical leadership and operational support for our ambulatory surgery services. The role blends direct patient care with unit coordination to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative care.

The ideal candidate brings extensive OR experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative leadership mindset to mentor staff and drive performance with the Clinical

Qualifications

• ASN required with RN license in Indiana.
• BSN preferred.
• Current BLS/ACLS as required by unit.
• OR experience strongly preferred.
• Leadership experience in OR setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical leader, resource, and mentor for perioperative staff while maintaining direct patient care responsibilities through circulating and/or scrubbing.
• Function as charge nurse as needed and assist with daily operational oversight, staffing assignments, and workflow coordination.
• Coordinate surgical services by ensuring room readiness, reviewing schedules for staffing or equipment conflicts, and supporting efficient case flow.
• Monitor supplies, inventory, and departmental compliance activities to promote a safe and effective surgical environment.
• Assist with quality, documentation, and operational improvement initiatives, including charting and charge corrections as needed.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, staff development, coaching, and performance management in collaboration with leadership.
• Participate in leadership meetings and partner with the Clinical Manager and Director to support departmental goals, patient outcomes, and team engagement.
• Serve as a role model who fosters teamwork, communication, accountability, and exceptional patient care.

Skills

RN leadership

Perioperative care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Staff mentoring

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

RN OR Clinical Coordinator

IU Health Fort Wayne Ambulatory Surgery Center
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday-Friday
Flexible Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts or 5 x 8-hour shifts

Overview

IU Health Fort Wayne Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking an experienced and collaborative Registered Nurse Operating Room (OR) Clinical Coordinator to provide clinical leadership and operational support for our growing ambulatory surgery center. This role combines direct patient care with unit coordination responsibilities and serves as a key partner to the Clinical Manager and Director in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical services.

The RN OR Clinical Coordinator serves as a clinical expert, leader, mentor, and resource for perioperative staff while continuing to actively participate in patient care through circulating and/or scrubbing as needed. The ideal candidate is a team-oriented leader with strong communication skills, extensive OR experience, and a passion for supporting surgical excellence.

Our center features:

• 4 Operating Rooms
• 2 GI/Endoscopy Suites
• Pain Procedure Services

Specialties include:

• Orthopedics
• Urology
• Ophthalmology
• Gynecology
• Colorectal Surgery
• Plastic Surgery

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical leader, resource, and mentor for perioperative staff while maintaining direct patient care responsibilities through circulating and/or scrubbing.
• Function as charge nurse as needed and assist with daily operational oversight, staffing assignments, and workflow coordination.
• Coordinate surgical services by ensuring room readiness, reviewing schedules for staffing or equipment conflicts, and supporting efficient case flow.
• Monitor supplies, inventory, and departmental compliance activities to promote a safe and effective surgical environment.
• Assist with quality, documentation, and operational improvement initiatives, including charting and charge corrections as needed.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, staff development, coaching, and performance management in collaboration with leadership.
• Participate in leadership meetings and partner with the Clinical Manager and Director to support departmental goals, patient outcomes, and team engagement.
• Serve as a role model who fosters teamwork, communication, accountability, and exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN).
• Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• OR experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior leadership experience in the operating room setting, such as Charge Nurse, Team Lead, Clinical Coordinator, or similar role preferred.
• Endoscopy/GI procedure experience preferred.

Join IU Health Fort Wayne Ambulatory Surgery Center and help lead a high-performing perioperative team dedicated to providing safe, efficient, and exceptional surgical care.