Surgical Coordinator

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, Inc. seeks an RN Surgical Coordinator to oversee all aspects of surgical scheduling and perioperative operations within the Orthopedic & Podiatry Service Lines at Doctors United Surgery Center.

The role serves as a clinical resource for surgeons, staff, and vendors, aiming for efficiency, safety, fiscal stewardship, and high quality of care. The coordinator collaborates with OR leadership, coordinates resources, leads case planning and equipment readiness,

Qualifications

• RN license current in Texas (or compact state eligibility).
• Graduate of accredited Nursing School; BSN preferred.
• 3–5 years perioperative nursing experience in ortho/podiatry; leadership/coordination experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment across ortho/podiatry.
• Strong leadership, organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (or willingness to obtain prior to employment).
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Computer literacy with MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with surgeons, Director of Nursing, OR Charge Nurse, Materials Management, and vendors to plan and execute cases.
• Review schedules to confirm availability of resources and ensure instruments, equipment and implants are prepared.
• Participate in case planning, preference card management, and coordination of specialty service needs.
• Serve as primary contact for physicians and surgical staff, escalating specialty needs to leadership.
• Identify capital equipment needs with surgeons and perioperative staff and coordinate in-services and training.
• Partner with Administrator to monitor fiscal resources and identify cost-saving initiatives.
• Assist in policies, procedures and standards of care in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide mentorship and act as a clinical resource for OR Circulators and Surgical Technologists.
• Troubleshoot equipment and supply issues to minimize disruptions to schedules.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical techniques and instrumentation relevant to service lines.
• Participate in QAPI activities and EDGE requirements and coordinate with QAPI program coordinator.
• Promote teamwork and safety culture; participate in staff education and competency assessments.

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of accredited Nursing School

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The RN Surgical Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of surgical scheduling, preparation and execution within the perioperative department for the Orthopedic & Podiatry Service Lines at Doctors United Surgery Center. This role serves as a clinical resource for surgeons, surgical personnel, and vendors across the Orthopedic & Podiatry Service Lines. With a focus on efficiency, safety, fiscal stewardship, and quality of care, the RN Surgical Coordinator plays a vital role in optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring seamless surgical operations.

Job Duties

• Collaborates with surgeons, Director of Nursing, OR Charge Nurse, Materials Management, and vendors to ensure surgical cases are efficiently planned and executed, including vendor representation and medical staff availability.
• Review assigned Orthopedic & Podiatry Service Line schedules to confirm the availability of appropriate resources and oversee and verify that Surgical Technologists have prepared all required instruments, equipment, and implants.
• Participate in case planning, preference card management, and coordination of specialty service needs. Work closely with surgeons and perioperative staff regarding positioning, supplies, medications, and implants.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for physicians and surgical staff in the Orthopedic & Podiatry Service Lines, effectively communicating and escalating specialty needs to leadership.
• Identify capital equipment needs in collaboration with surgeons and perioperative staff and help coordinate in-services and training for OR personnel.
• Partner with the Administrator to ensure fiscal responsibility, monitor utilization of resources, and help identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies, procedures, and standards of care in compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Provide mentorship and act as a clinical resource for OR Circulators and Surgical Technologists.
• Help troubleshoot equipment and supply issues to minimize disruption to surgical schedules.
• Maintain current knowledge of surgical techniques, instrumentation, and technology relevant to the Orthopedic & Podiatry Service Lines.
• Participates in QAPI actives, PRO reporting to home office, and completing EDGE requirements. This may require coordination with QAPI program coordinator.
• Promote teamwork, communication, and a culture of safety within the OR; actively participate in staff education, orientation, and competency assessments.

Qualifications

• Hold and maintain a current RN license in the state of Texas (or compact state eligibility).
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing School. BSN preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of perioperative nursing experience within a orthopedic or podiatry service line. Surgical coordinator and/or orthopedic or podiatry service line lead experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of surgical instrumentation, equipment, and procedures across orthopedic and podiatry service lines.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (or willingness to obtain prior to employment).
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office Word and Excel documents are required.
• Accepts and supports changes in work assignments related to schedule and patient needs