Clinical Coordinator/SCU Charge RN (32 hours per week)

This position is responsible for the daily work and workflow within the Surgical Care Unit (SCU). The Clinical Coordinator/SCU Charge RN supervises the nursing staff in coordinating schedules, nursing assignments and patient care in the preoperative and postoperative phases of surgery from preadmission through discharge.

Requirements

• Daily staffing and assignments of nursing staff
• Assigns breaks and lunches
• Steps in to assist when needed in all areas when there are sick calls or emergencies
• Maintains accurate daily and monthly checks for department
• Responsible for overseeing the maintenance, restocking and outdates for crash cart, Malignant Hyperthermia carts, and Broselow carts
• Communicates with anesthesiologists and surgeons concerning timing, delays, and any changes to the daily schedule
• Maintains good working relationship with Clinical Coordinator/Charge - OR RN for coordination of care for all patients in all phases of the surgical process
• Oversees the Nurse Navigation and Outpatient Infusion process and team
• Direct oversight of the daily workflow of Unit/Nursing Assistant and all other ancillary resources coming to the unit
• Ensures a safe and productive work environment
• Assists the director in providing ongoing training to staff and in collecting performance improvement data
• Provides feedback to the director and participates in hiring decisions and performance evaluations for SCU RN staff, Nurse Navigator, Perioperative Administrative Coordinator, and SCU Unit/Nursing Assistant

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package