RN OR Coordinator

Community Health Systems

Job Location:

Gadsden, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description
Job Summary

The OR Lead oversees the daily clinical activities of the operating room ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient-centered perioperative care. Under the supervision of the Director the OR Lead supports operational efficiency serves as a clinical resource for staff and ensures compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards. This role combines hands-on patient care with leadership responsibilities fostering a culture of safety teamwork and excellence in surgical services.

Essential Functions

Provides leadership and oversight for daily clinical operations ensuring optimal workflow and resource allocation in the operating room.
Acts as a clinical mentor and resource for the perioperative team fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
Conducts preoperative patient assessments develops nursing care plans and evaluates the effectiveness of care ensuring accurate documentation in the medical record.
Ensures the proper preparation and setup of the operating room including equipment and supplies to meet procedural requirements.
Prepares patients for surgery by positioning them appropriately performing skin antisepsis and confirming identity procedure and site in compliance with safety protocols.
Assists anesthesia personnel with intubation/extubation fluid volume monitoring blood product administration and thermoregulation during surgical procedures.
Performs surgical counts manages specimens and ensures proper documentation and handover of patient care.
Maintains infection prevention standards observing aseptic techniques and taking corrective actions when needed.
Monitors intraoperative patient safety including positioning equipment usage and medication safety addressing issues proactively to prevent adverse outcomes.
Assists in post-procedure activities including room cleanup proper disposal of supplies and preparation for subsequent cases.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in perioperative or surgical nursing required
1-2 years of prior leadership or charge nurse experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of perioperative nursing principles aseptic techniques and surgical procedures.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills to support team collaboration and development.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with interdisciplinary teams patients and families.
Attention to detail and critical thinking skills to monitor patient safety and respond to dynamic surgical environments.
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and surgical technologies.

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse preferred

Required Experience:

DescriptionJob SummaryThe OR Lead oversees the daily clinical activities of the operating room ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient-centered perioperative care. Under the supervision of the Director the OR Lead supports operational efficiency serves as a clinical resource for staff and ensu...

Provides leadership and oversight for daily clinical operations ensuring optimal workflow and resource allocation in the operating room.
Acts as a clinical mentor and resource for the perioperative team fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
Conducts preoperative patient assessments develops nursing care plans and evaluates the effectiveness of care ensuring accurate documentation in the medical record.
Ensures the proper preparation and setup of the operating room including equipment and supplies to meet procedural requirements.
Prepares patients for surgery by positioning them appropriately performing skin antisepsis and confirming identity procedure and site in compliance with safety protocols.
Assists anesthesia personnel with intubation/extubation fluid volume monitoring blood product administration and thermoregulation during surgical procedures.
Performs surgical counts manages specimens and ensures proper documentation and handover of patient care.
Maintains infection prevention standards observing aseptic techniques and taking corrective actions when needed.
Monitors intraoperative patient safety including positioning equipment usage and medication safety addressing issues proactively to prevent adverse outcomes.
Assists in post-procedure activities including room cleanup proper disposal of supplies and preparation for subsequent cases.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in perioperative or surgical nursing required
1-2 years of prior leadership or charge nurse experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of perioperative nursing principles aseptic techniques and surgical procedures.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills to support team collaboration and development.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with interdisciplinary teams patients and families.
Attention to detail and critical thinking skills to monitor patient safety and respond to dynamic surgical environments.
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and surgical technologies.

Licenses and Certifications