Surgical Coordinator

United Surgical Partners International; Pasadena (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Doctors United Surgery Center is seeking an RN Surgical Coordinator to oversee all aspects of surgical scheduling and perioperative operations within the Orthopedic & Podiatry Service Lines. This role partners with surgeons, nursing leadership, materials management, and vendors to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-conscious patient care.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of perioperative nursing experience in orthopedic or podiatry settings; hold an active RN license in Texas (or eligible

Formación

• Active RN license in Texas or compact state.
• BSN from accredited nursing program preferred.
• 3–5 years perioperative nursing in orthopedic or podiatry service line.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, equipment, and procedures across orthopedic/podiatry.
• Leadership, organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification or willingness to obtain.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and oversee surgical scheduling and perioperative operations.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nursing leadership, materials management and vendors.
• Verify resource availability and instrument/implant readiness.
• Plan cases, manage preference cards and coordinate specialty needs.
• Serve as clinical resource for OR staff and physicians.
• Identify capital equipment needs and coordinate training.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility and cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop and enforce policies compliant with regs.
• Mentor OR Circulators and Surgical Technologists.
• Troubleshoot equipment to minimize schedule disruptions.
• Maintain knowledge of techniques and instrumentation.
• Participate in QAPI and EDGE requirements coordination.
• Promote safety culture and staff education.

Conocimientos

RN leadership

Perioperative nursing

Collaboration

Critical thinking

MS Office

BLS

ACLS

CNOR

Educación

Active RN license (Texas or compact)

BSN preferred

Descripción del empleo

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.

Required Skills

• 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