Registered Nurse-Surgical Services Nurse Coordinator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Surgical Services Nurse Coordinator in Florida. The role blends 60% administrative duties with 40% hands-on clinical support within the surgical team, anesthesia, and PACT. You will coordinate schedules, perform nursing assessments, and ensure seamless perioperative processes.

Applicants must hold a US nursing license, meet VA qualification standards, and be capable of operating across multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and English proficiency required.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a US state, territory, or DC.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) or equivalent foreign-education pathway.
• Eligible for state licensure and, if applicable, GNT exception provisions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing and daily assignments with the surgical scheduler and care teams.
• Review daily surgery schedule and communicate preop/testing changes to team.
• Conduct telephonic nursing assessments and document appropriately.
• Coordinate case arrival times and manage consults with multiple departments.
• Assist with patient education and continuum-of-care coordination.

Skills

US citizenship

English proficiency

Licensure consistency

Nursing program graduate

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN/ MSN)

Job description

Summary

The Surgical Services Nurse Coordinator works directly with the surgical scheduler - anesthesia team - Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic (PACT) - and surgical/procedural providers to identify complex scheduling needs of surgical patients. The Surgical Services Nurse Coordinator role is 60% administrative and 40% clinical. In addition to administrative duties - the coordinator provides hands‑on-clinical support.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)
• OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or the District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case‑by‑case‑basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence‑Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13046755
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge‑based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self‑directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master’s degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master’s degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master’s degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Preferred Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in the OR
• BSN and CNOR high preferred
• Experience in Picis - Vista - and LiveData preferred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position may include a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nursing personnel such as direct patient care - and potentially long periods of walking - standing - sitting - moderate lifting - repeated bending - or kneeling
• Examples may include: Significant amounts of time standing assisting Veterans
• Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols.

Duties

• Duties include but not limited to: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care Assess - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on age specific components
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self‑management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
• Administers medications and follows procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to management of complex client care
• Responsible for making daily staffing assignments and addressing schedule changes Works directly with surgical scheduler - anesthesia team - Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic (PAT) - and surgical/procedural providers to identify complex scheduling needs of surgical patients
• Reviews the surgery schedule daily to ensure ongoing monitoring and effective communication regarding the timely completion of preoperative testing - labs - medication changes - travel and driver arrangements - expected postoperative placement - and any changes in the surgery schedule with all members of the surgical team
• Conducts telephonic collaborative nursing assessments - ensuring timely and accurate documentation in the appropriate note titles
• Coordinates surgical case arrival times - follow up on Social Work Consults - and manage outstanding consults or orders - including Cardiology - Physical Therapy - Radiology - and Home care
• Submits monthly case cancellation tracking data to the VA Surgical Quality Improvement Program (VASQIP) nurse and reports this information
• To the Facility Surgical Workgroup Committee
• Responsible for coordinating patient care throughout the continuum - education patients and families - supporting patient self management post discharge - and promoting factors that improve customer satisfaction
• Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the agency VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 0700-1530
• Schedule may vary to meet the needs of the agency
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized