Clinical Coordinator - Surgical Specialties

Position Highlights

Hourly Pay Range: $40.45 - $62.70

Position:
Registered Nurse Coordinator PACU

Location:

Arlington Heights

Full Time

Hours:

8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

• Provide leadership, direction, and resource management to ensure policies and procedures for patient care are implemented effectively and that teamwork and collaboration thrive across the health care team.
• Assist surgical teams in achieving quality patient outcomes by managing day‑to‑day operating room operations, facilitating collaboration among surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical assistants, scheduling coordinators, and other departments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to identify required resources and resolve patient‑related issues that affect care delivery.
• Communicate and coordinate with other surgical support areas to provide seamless transitions of care and day‑to‑day unit operations.
• Oversee supply and equipment status to ensure adequate unit supplies, equipment, and stock.
• Interview, recommend hires, provide discipline, and recommend discharges of subordinate team members in accordance with Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) policies and procedures.
• Evaluate ongoing performance of team members using the hospital's performance management system and guide staff development through monthly staff meetings.
• Assess patient care plans, acuity levels, and census data to plan for staff or material resource adjustments, flexing staff as needed.
• Conduct product trials and evaluate ongoing product needs with supply management.
• Serve as a consultant to other care settings on patient specialty areas and participate in direct care as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Director to identify unit goals and ensure they are met.
• Work with the preceptor team and clinical nurse specialist to develop staff skills during orientation and beyond.
• Initiate and participate in performance improvement opportunities, assessing cost and effectiveness of specialty area resources.
• Adhere to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school (Required)
• Registered Nurse (RN) credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) (Required)
• AHA Heart Saver CPR certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) (Required)
• Two years of experience in an acute care operating room setting (Required)
• One year of prior leadership experience (Preferred, CNOR preferred)
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Assertiveness and innovation in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Leadership skills to motivate and manage employees, delegating appropriately and directing patient‑care activities.
• Organizational skills to manage daily operations, coordinate multiple projects, prioritize work, and monitor outcomes.
• Decision‑making skills to work independently, anticipate priorities, follow through, and manage time and resources efficiently.
• Basic computer skills for data inquiry and data entry.
• Proficiency in area of specialty/practice.
• Ability to project a professional image consistent with NCH values of customer focus.

• Eligibility for the Annual Incentive Plan, with potential earnings based on organizational performance (for AIP‑eligible positions)
• Premium pay for shifts, on‑call duties, holidays, and other job‑related categories (for eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet health options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free parking
• Wellness program savings plan
• Health savings account options
• Retirement options with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Community involvement opportunities

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