PreOp​/PACU-RN Clinical Coordinator

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Full Time
· Winter Park Surgery Center, Winter Park, FL, US

7 days ago
• Requisition

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator plays a crucial role in the Surgery Center. The Coordinator collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure the smooth functioning of the OR and Pre‑op/PACU departments, monitor and evaluate nursing care, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

• Assists with the implementation, delivery, and evaluation of patient care services and the Center's goals/objectives, striving to exceed performance measurements set annually by administration.
• Supports change initiatives through effective communication, creating buy-in and understanding within the team.
• Assists in coordinating the smooth functioning of the OR and Pre‑op/PACU departments, ensuring maximum productivity and quality of patient care.
• Works with the Leadership Team to evaluate and ensure the implementation of patient care from admission to discharge, according to facility policy and procedure.
• Monitors and evaluates nursing care in relation to established standards and facilitates quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, Joint Commission standards, HIPAA regulations, state and federal regulations, and all facility policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Manager to prepare the department for licensure and accreditation reviews, ensuring compliance with all standards.
• Promotes multi‑disciplinary collaboration to ensure a coordinated approach to healthcare.
• Participates in the Quality Committee to facilitate the improvement of patient care.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and interpersonal relationships with physicians, associates, and other stakeholders.
• Protects company assets and ensures the proper care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Defines educational needs and actively supports staff development activities.
• Sets goals and evaluates progress annually for all clinical teammates.
• Works with the Clinical Manager on quality assurance and quality improvement plans.
• Assesses delivery of care and patient outcomes through rounds, committees, quality assessment, performance improvement activities, and patient surveys.
• Assists physician and anesthesia personnel as needed.
• Completes all teammate/patient event and variance documentation in a thorough and timely manner.
• Maintains attendance according to guidelines and policy established by the facility.
• Provides notification for unscheduled absences or tardiness according to departmental procedures.
• Maintains certification requirements and submits required certifications to facility management.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager or Administrator.

• Plan and coordinate process improvement activities.
• Functions as the center liaison between medical staff and team members when both the Clinical Nurse Manager and Administrator are not available.
• Complies with facility clinical data (e.g., IP surveillance, Safe injection practice surveillance) and collaborates with the Clinical Manager to prepare monthly reports.
• Employee Health Nurse—responsible for monitoring the health status of team members regarding initial employment and annually.
• Education Nurse—oversight of continuing education for all team members.

• Registered Nurse for five (5) plus years required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Ambulatory Surgery Center, Emergency Department, Med‑Surg Unit, or hospice experience preferred.
• OR Circulator experience of three (3) plus years is desirable.
• Pre & Post Operative of three (3) plus years is desirable.

• Registered Nurse (RN) License in Florida
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required based on ASC patient minimum age.

• Ambulatory Surgery Center, Emergency Department, Med‑Surg Unit, or hospice experience preferred.
• Proficiency in clinical service and materials/inventory management.
• Building strong relationships with Physicians.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Monday to Friday
• No Weekends
• No Holidays
• Excellent Benefits