RN OR Board Coordinator

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? As an RN OR Board Coordinator at HCAs Doctors Hospital of Augusta, you’ll find clear path ways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.

In this key role, you will serve as a central communication and coordination resource for the operating room, helping to optimize daily surgical schedules, patient flow, staffing, and physician support. If you thrive in a fast-paced perioperative environment and enjoy balancing clinical expertise with operational coordination, we encourage you to apply.

The RN OR Board Coordinator is responsible for overseeing daily OR scheduling activities and facilitating efficient patient flow throughout the surgical services department. This position serves as a communication hub between surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, sterile processing, and other ancillary departments to ensure the successful coordination of surgical procedures.

The Board Coordinator continuously monitors the OR schedule, prioritizes urgent and emergent cases, and proactively addresses scheduling conflicts while maintaining a focus on patient safety, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency.

What You will do:

• Coordinate and manage daily operating room schedules and case progression
• Communicate with surgeons offices regarding scheduling updates, changes, and add-on cases
• Collaborate with anesthesia, nursing leadership, sterile processing, and support departments to ensure procedural readiness
• Monitor case flow and room utilization throughout the day
• Assist in prioritizing emergent and urgent surgical procedures
• Coordinate staffing resources based on procedural volume and departmental needs
• Serve as a resource for surgeons, providers, and perioperative staff regarding scheduling and workflow concerns
• Facilitate communication regarding delays, room turnovers, and schedule adjustments
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on throughput, efficiency, and patient satisfaction
• Support departmental goals related to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence

Qualifications you will Need:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia or compact state required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required;
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of recent Operating Room experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse, coordinator, scheduling, or OR leadership experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• CNOR certification preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Working knowledge of perioperative workflows, surgical scheduling, and physician relations preferred

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending…