Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Operating Room Registered Nurse Specialty Coordinator provides direct and indirect patient care in surgical specialties of General, Gynecologic, Orthopedic, Otolaryngology, Neurosurgical, Plastic, Oral, Vascular, Thoracic, Urological, and Cardiac utilizing the nursing process and current clinical knowledge to provide professional nursing care for all patients in the surgical unit. Collaborating with health team members to coordinate patient care, anticipate the outcomes of nursing interventions, and set criteria for the quality of patient care. Participates in scheduling, budget, counseling and other unit management activities including supervision of staff as needed and assumes an increasing leadership responsibility for professional practice in the unit.
Essential Job Functions
Demonstrates a caring attitude and displays compassionate behaviors in all interactions with patients and their families.
Provides direct patient care as required, with respect to individual spiritual and cultural needs. Performing circulating and scrub nurse duties efficiently and effectively. On call for emergencies and available for additional duty
Accurately assesses the patient, develops a plan of care that meets individual patient needs and follows established nursing standards of care/practice and applicable hospital/departmental policies and procedures
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit
Positions patients, provides protection of pressure points, keeps body parts in proper alignment and modifies positioning to reduce potential injury
Interprets assessment data reflective of the patient’s status
Verifies surgeon, identifies the patient and operative site. Ensures informed consent and History and Physical are complete and present according to policy guidelines. Initiates and/or actively participates in the Universal Protocol procedures that assure correct site surgery. Responsible for the performance and maintenance of sponges, instruments and sharps counts
Follows established policies and procedures
Completes documentation as required
Prepares, handles, and documents specimens according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures
Delivers medication according to policy, identifies and views medication label concurrently with the scrub person and ensures all solutions in all containers are labeled
Identifies unsafe patient care practices and employs measures for intervention
Protects patient information based on hospital policy and government regulations to assure information is kept confidential
Participates in unit and hospital efforts to reduce adverse employee or patient care events
Demonstrates understanding and integration of The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals into nursing practice
Clearly communicates all pertinent patient information to other members of the health care team, including but not limited to effective patient hand-offs. Anticipates the needs of the patient and/or case during the hand-off
Conducts employee counseling and performance reviews
Monitors supplies and maintains equipment for the specialty. May be responsible for special orders
Advises, directs, and engages team members in the selection and preparation of routine supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures. Notifies circulator of missing or malfunctioning instruments and any of suspect sterility. Provides and anticipates the needs and requests of the surgeon. Ensures that appropriate instrumentation and supplies are readily available in the room or on the sterile field
Provides support for new initiatives and assists with positive change management by adapting to the demands of the situation
Supports surgical service’s efforts to exceed patient satisfaction rates for the individual facility, consistently using scripted language that promotes excellent patient satisfaction responses
Supports efforts to exceed targets for employee engagement, recruitment, and retention for the individual facility
Maintains medical records and documentation consistent with hospital policy, JCAHO, state, and federal regulations
Participates in relevant quality improvement activities. Achieves nursing outcomes that consistently meet or exceed generally accepted clinical standards for the nursing discipline
Maintains preference list of physicians and procedures. Reviews individual, unit and specialty data for all dimensions of performance and applies this data to continually improve patient care activities
Advises, precepts, and teaches staff. Serves as intra-facility resource for unit Inservice educational needs. Identifies opportunities for improvement in the areas of cost, quality, and service
Actively supports the professional practice model and participates in efforts related to key foundational elements
Advocates on behalf of patient/family to connect them with appropriate resources to meet identified needs and address concerns
Demonstrates awareness of clinical and administrative resources and uses them appropriately in meeting patient/family or coworker needs
Participates in nursing shared governance activities at the unit/division level to improve patient care and clinical outcomes (i.e. JCAHO compliance, performance improvement, safety)
Demonstrates ability to manage the Daily Surgery Schedule as required. Responsible for daily assignments of specialty team members. Coordinates care delivery to achieve optimal patient outcomes and physician satisfaction
Evaluates procedures, policies, and equipment for compatibility with current technology and research. Assists in developing and revising policies and procedures at the unit and departmental level
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification.
BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)
Current RN license in state where they are working or covered by compact (required)
Education
Associate of Science Nursing (required)
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred
Professional Nurse Advancement Program – Level II within 10 months of hire (required) (may be postponed if participating in BSN or MSN program)
Work Experience
3 years of experience in perioperative preferred
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be required to use physical restraints.
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Stoop, Kneel x
Crawling x
Climbing x
Balance x
Bending x
Work Position
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting x
Walking x
Standing x
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity – far
Acuity – near
Hazards
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Skills
Epic medical records proficient
Clinical process improvement
Understanding and ability to achieve metric goals
Staff orientation and training
Interpersonal Relations
Communication (verbal, written and listening)
Build collaborative relationships with internal and external customers
Work effectively with diverse teams
Conflict resolution
Leadership skills and strong service orientation
Organizational skills
Critical thinking
Scheduling
Administer medications
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
Evaluate employee performance
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Monitor patient conditions during treatment
Collaboration
Budgeting
Supervision of staff
Active listening
Standard of Care
Safety standards
Attention to detail
State, Federal regulations
Supply management
Sterile field
Employee engagement
Quality measures
Advocate
Technology
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com