Specialty Resource Coordinator (RN), Main Operating Room (Full Time, Days - 10hrs)

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day 10hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices.

And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Job Summary

The Specialty Resource Coordinator - RN is responsible for coordinating assigned surgical specialty services within the Main OR and in the Procedure Center;

to function as an expert practitioner (circulator role) whose intuition and skill arise from comprehensive knowledge thoroughly grounded in experience.

Monitors the surgery schedule and communicates with surgeons / case schedulers / SPD / materials to assure case preparation is complete for day of surgery.

Is responsible for cost effective management of critical resources for their specialty group. Acts as a role model and exhibits professional behavior providing clinical leadership to staff nurses, scrub techs, OR assistants and unit assistants, anesthesia and surgeons.

Provides real-time feedback to staff to improve clinical care. Able to assess, intervene and resolve nursing issues and monitor outcomes.

Ensures quality care is provided according to hospital and regulatory standards; and use of hospital resources is cost effective.

Works collaboratively with the hospital staff, families, and physicians and with other health care professionals to achieve organizational and department goals.

Orients new staff to specialty, validates specialty competency and provides periodic specialty education with educator. Engages in Performance Improvement projects.

Participates in OR call and holiday call coverage.

Pay Range

Minimum $57.20 Midpoint $75.80 Maximum $94.40

Experience

• Required : Minimum three (3) years of operating room experience, which includes at least two (2) years in area specialty.
• Preferred : Two (2) years of pediatric operating room experience.

Education

• Required : Associate degree in Nursing - must be enrolled in a BSN program and completed within 18 months of hire.
• Preferred : Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Training

• Required : Broad based knowledge of advanced concepts in operating room practices and nursing.
• Preferred :

Specialized Skills

Required : Strong clinical knowledge of specialty nursing. Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with standards and respect;

advance care through development of new ideas and technology. Effectively solve complex patient care issues; role model positive and professional behavior.

Strong verbal and written communication and leadership skills to develop standards of care and procedures and to evaluate the quality of nursing care.

Leverage interpersonal relationships and collaboration skills to promote teamwork and exceed customer expectations. Strong analytical and organizational skills to resolve complex patient problems, develop standards of care and procedures, and evaluate the quality of nursing care.

Attention to detail, vigilance, poise, and composure in stressful situations.

Preferred : Prior experience in progressive clinical, educational, and leadership roles in acute pediatric, encompassing multidisciplinary services and a broad continuum of care preferred.

Licensure

Required : Basic Life Support (BLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Registered Nurse CA (RN) Advanced Life Support (ACLS);

Certified RN OR (CNOR) - within one year from date of hire.

Work Environments - Functional Demand :

Light - Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push / pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).

Physical Activity Requirements :

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use / repetitive motion, Pinching / fine motor activities, Push / Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat / kneel / crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements :

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements :

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement :

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

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