Periop Operational Coordinator​/UKHC

Working Title Operational Coordinator- CAS Preoperative

Department Name

Department Name H3140:

Center for Advanced Surgery

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 11

Salary Range $/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education ADN

Required Related Experience 4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification Registered Nurse (RN)

Physical Requirements The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds occasionally and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift

Job Summary This position has responsibility for day to day operations of running the unit and facilitating the procedures/cases planned for the day. Facilitating the patient schedule includes assigning staffing, working with the surgeons/proceduralists and board runner to coordinate timely, safe care. Time management, attention to detail and collaborative, respectful communication are key skills required for the role.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Microsoft Access, Excel

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience none

Final date to receive applications 01/12/2026

Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination.

The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate your current Nursing licensure status.
  • None
  • Current KY RN license
  • Current non-compact state RN license
  • Current compact state RN license
  • New graduate within 6 months or provisional license
  • Valid KY temporary work permit
• * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
  • New Graduate
  • Diploma
  • ADN
  • BSN
  • MSN
  • PhD or DNP
• * Are you currently employed at UK Health Care Chandler or Good Samaritan Hospitals?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate the number of years paid RN work experience when you were responsible for direct patient care in an operating room.
  • None
  • More than 0, through 1 year
  • More than 1, through 3 years
  • More than 3, through 5 years
  • More than 5 years