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Duke University Health System · 1 day ago

OR SERVICE LINE COORDINATOR

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Duke University Health System is committed to compassionate care and is seeking a Clinical Nurse II for their Operating Room Service Line Coordinator role at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. The position involves supporting patient care activities, managing surgical service lines, and supervising staff within the operating room environment.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrates a knowledge of management and clinical skills essential to the smooth and efficient operation of specific service line(s)

Maintains knowledge of regulatory standards and ensures compliance with environment of care, health system and hospital specific policy, and standard operating procedures

Supervises RNs, Surgical Technologists and ancillary staff in the performance of their daily duties in the operating room suite, including input into performance evaluations and improvement

Maintains equipment and instrumentation, in collaboration with the sterile processing department, for the specific service line(s)

Maintains effective communication with OR teams to ensure performance to key performance indicators

Functions as charge nurse when needed

Performs in role of circulating nurse and scrub nurse as needed to maintain skills and procedural knowledge

Makes assessment of daily OR schedule to ensure all resources are available, including staffing, equipment, instrumentation, vendor needs and supplies for all shifts

Confirms correct preference card is associated with the scheduled procedure

Manages surgeon specific preference cards including the creation of preference cards for new surgeons, as well as any changes identified by surgeon and OR team

Continuously plans actions necessary to maintain a smooth flow of the daily OR schedule, making allowances for emergency cases or barriers that impede the movement of cases in collaboration with the OR charge nurse

Maintains proactive and timely communication with anesthesiologists and surgeons of delays or situations that might impact the flow of their cases

Actively plans and implements education activities related to the specific service line(s) for both new staff to the OR as well as continuing education and advanced skill training, including new equipment and supplies

Responsible for learning, implementing and teaching new technology/procedures

Collaborates with OR teams in identifying and implementing innovative models and best practices for quality improvement and cost reduction

Collaborates with surgeons within specific service line(s) on a regular basis to discuss barriers and changes to procedure needs

Collaborates with peers at all DUHS OR platforms to enhance standardization in practice across the health system

Plan and assist with coordination of unit staff schedules

Assist NMO in preparation and monitoring of budget utilization for service line(s)

Collaborate with the manager for issue resolutions and projects to improve work flow processes throughout the department utilizing a proactive approach

Collaborate with different departments (pharmacy, sterile processing, supply chain, radiology) to resolve issues and improve work flow processes throughout the department

Participate with the nurse manager in the interview process and selection of new staff

Mentor and monitor the preceptors for all new employees

Model and support the value of diversity in the workplace

Provide oversight and support to charge nurse to ensure staffing needs/assignments are made according to workload, staff competency and scope of practice. Delegate responsibilities within the scope of practice and validated competencies in order to meet the workload demands of the shift

Facilitate assignments that support learning for the orientee or nurse learner

Promote an atmosphere of open communication that facilitates staff input into decision-making, resolution of conflict, and collegiality among all health team members

Communicate in an effective, professional manner

Review and provide appropriate follow up/communication on SRSs related to their team or patients in conjunction with NMO

Facilitate and encourage staff participation in departmental and hospital committee and council meetings

Attend departmental and hospital committee meetings as assigned

Other projects and duties as directed by the department manager

Qualification

Operating Room experienceRN licenseBCLS certificationCNOR certificationClinical expertiseCommunication skillsLeadership skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required

Two or more years of Operating Room experience

Must have current or compact RN license in the State of North Carolina

BCLS certification is required

Preferred

CNOR certification preferred

Demonstrates clinical expertise, including the ability to both circulate and scrub cases, while also serving as a knowledgeable clinical resource for the team

Company

Duke University Health System

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World-class academic and health care system

Founded in 1925

Durham, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees

http://dukemedicine.org

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