Ortho Clinical Surgery Coordinator

Overview:

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center

Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

Position Summary

Responsible for utilizing knowledge derived from biological, physical, and social sciences to assist the Manager ensure the effective delivery of nursing care.

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists in coordinating the O.R. schedule
• Consults in a variety of patient care situations requiring advanced competency and knowledge
• Serves as a clinical resource for problem solving and Assists staff with patient‐related issues and emergency situations
• Collaborates with other departments and multiple patient care services such as Post‐Anesthesia Care, Biomed, Facilities Engineering, and Anesthesia to facilitate case progression, and ensure special requirements and quality nursing care for the patient
• Serves as a role model and Assists into developing staff competence in the delivery of nursing care based on national professional standards and Perioperative Services policies and procedures
• Identifies non‐compliance and demonstrates correct application of hospital policies and procedures. Refers to Policy and Procedure Manual as necessary for problem‐solving
• Assists in cost management, including participation in product evaluation and inventory management, room turnover and utilization

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Licensure:

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS Certification

Minimum Experience:

• Two (2) years of operating room experience