RN Clinical Coordinator Operating Room

Novant Health; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day one

Job summary

Novant Health in Kernersville, NC is seeking a Clinical Coordinator for the OR. The role oversees daily operations, keeps cases on schedule, and ensures rooms and supplies are ready for each procedure.

Requirements include RN licensure in North Carolina, at least 3 years in critical care or healthcare settings, and leadership experience in ASC/OP settings. The center operates Monday–Friday; benefits available day one.

Qualifications

• RN license in North Carolina is required
• Minimum of 3 years in a critical care or healthcare setting
• Prior ASC or operating room leadership experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day OR operations; keep cases on schedule and ensure rooms and supplies are ready.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia, vendor reps, SPD & Materials Management to ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are available.
• Manage staffing and assignments.
• Lead the OR team with clear direction on what needs to be done and when staff can leave for the day.
• Maintain clinical and regulatory readiness—audits, quality checks, logs, AAAHC readiness, and required documentation.
• Circulate/scrub and cover the OR after 3 p.m. when needed.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Education facilitation

Medicare/TJC/AAAHC compliance

Microsoft Office

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

What We Offer:

• Schedule: Full time (FT), 40 hours- day shift. Five 8 hour shifts. Hours are 6:30A-3P on average, some late days required if a case is running over. Center is only open M-F.No call, no weekends, no holidays!
• Department: Operating Room (OR)- Candidates must have at least 3 years of OR experience for thisposition.Past ASC/ leadership exp preferred.
• Location: Kernersville Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), 1730 Kernersville Medical Parkway, Kernersville, North Carolina
• Unit Info:Procedures range from ophthalmology, ortho, pain management & urology cases.
• Eligible for benefits day one!
• This position requires a RN license

What We're Looking For:

• Education:4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. B.S. in Nursing or related field, preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years in a critical care or healthcare equivalent setting, required.
  • Prior ASC or OP suite experience with leadership responsibility, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Licensed as an RN in North Carolina, required.
  • ACLS and PALS certification, preferred.
• Additional Skills Required:
  • Strong background in patient centric care; Experience with facilitating education and training; Must have the ability to complete assignments required for Medicare, TJC/AAAHC and other required organizations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly WORD, Excel and Outlook. Experience in leadership roles; Strong ethical and moral character references; Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail without compromise of patient care.
• Additional Skills Preferred:Proficiency in PowerPoint.

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

What You'll Do:

Day to Day:

• The Clinical Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day OR operations — keep cases on schedule, ensure rooms and supplies are ready, and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia, vendor reps, SPD & Materials Management to make sure instruments, equipment, and supplies are available for each case.
• Manage staffing and assignments
• Lead the OR team — provide clear direction on what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and when staff can leave for the day.
• Maintain clinical and regulatory readiness — audits, quality checks, preference cards, tissue/specimen logs, AAAHC readiness, and required documentation.
• Jump in clinically when needed — including circulating/scrubbing and helping cover the OR after 3 p.m.