Rn Outpatient Surgery Coordinator

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education. 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.

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

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Licensure:

• Registered Nurse (RN)

Minimum Experience:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Two (2) years of operating room experience