Only 24h Left! Periop RN Spec Coordinator Position Available In South Central Connecticut, Connecticut

Job Description:

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee shouldunderstand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, andlive our Values. These values – integrity, patient-centered,respect, accountability, and compassion – must guide what we do, asindividuals and professionals, every day. Under the direction ofthe Patient Service Manager, the Perioperative SpecialtyCoordinator (PSC) organizes patient care activities and serves asthe primary clinical resource to the OR team in the designatedspecialty (s) to provide qualtiy nursing care. The PSC supports theoverall coordination of the surgical specialty and activelycollaborates with physicians and staff to facilitate the dynamicenvironment of perioperative services. EEO/AA/Disability/VeteranResponsibilities – 1. Patient and Family Experience 1.1 Role modelYNHH service excellence pledge standards 1.2 Demonstrates value,diversity, and respect, for all people in the work environment 1.3Ensures the successful execution of service excellence standardsfor all customers 1.4 Lead and inspire a team of positive,competent, and dynamic individuals 1.5 Ensure confidentiality ofpatient, staff, and appropriate management data is maintained 1.6Identify and analyze trends in patient satisfaction scores specificto each specialty area. and1.1 Demonstrates clinical competence inperioperative services associated with designated surgicalspecialty (s). – 2. Staff Engagement 2.1 Encourage and mentor toensure staff competencies 2.2 Collaboratively engage staffengagement with surgical specialty 2.3 Lead staff involvement withsurgeons associated with designated surgical specialty 2.4Prioritizes staffing needs to facilitate complex environment ofperioperative services 2.5 Collaboratively works with specialtysurgeons to promote optimal patient care safety and efficiencies.2.6 Provides leadership oversight into staffing assignments andstaffing competency assessment. – 3.

Quality and Safety:

Accountability / Expectation 3.1 Demonstrates knowledge andimplements patient safety and quality improvements for the definedsurgical specialty. 3.2 Exhibit ethical and professionalresponsibility to contribute to patient care, YNHH, and thepatients in perioperative services. 3.3 Foster collaborativepractice to promote safety, quality, and problem solving 3.4Ensures staff are well prepared to optimally perform clinicalaccountabilities 3.5 Maintains an environment to assure surgicalspecialty readiness for all accreditation and regulatory surveys3.6 Exhibits an open mind to listen, challenge, and influencepatient safety and clinical outcomes Oversight of surgicalspecialty (s) includes daily management and co-ordination ofnecessary equipment team resources and service delivery – 4.

Clinical Care:

4.1 Serves as the primary surgeon interface for thedesignated surgical specialty (s). 4.2 Plans staff and physicianeducation for new equipment and supplies 4.3 Actively solicitssurgeon and staff input for service line enhancement 4.4 Providesdirect care 50% of the time 4.5 Participates in collaboration withOR Management the coordination of the overall planning,organization, direction and evaluation of designated surgicalspecialty (s). 4.6 Demonstrates the ability to respond to multipledemands at once and prioritze and delegate appropriate tasks to allOR team members to facilitate the efficient and safe movement ofpatients throught the OR. 4.7 Provides leadership to directstaffing needs on a daily basis 4.8 Collaboratively works with DPCcoordinators, Materials Management, and Central Sterile to ensureaccuracy of surgical case needs. – 5.

Financial Management:

5.1Oversight of the OR throughput including first case start time andturn-around time 5.2 Provides management of staffing assignmentsand competency assessment for designated surgical speciaty. 5.3Leads specialty services coordination of equipment and supplies topromote optimal cost – efficiencies 5.4 Engages surgeons and staffin the development of capital budgetary requirments Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. BSNrequired, or attained within 2 years of start date. EXPERIENCEMinimum 2 years perioperative OR experience with a minimum of 1year experience in designated surgical specialty field. LICENSURECurrent CT state RN licensure and/or eligibility for CT state RNlicensure required. Specialty certification preferred.

SPECIALSKILLS

Demonstrates strong interpersonal commmunication skills,maintains a high level of customer service, prioritizes needs ofdepartment and surgical specialty, and organizes operationalefficiencies.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Requires prolonged standing; walking;use of sight, hearing, and touch; moving/lifting of patients andequipment. Additional Information ENT, Plastics, Oral Surgery,Dentisty experience preferred YNHHS Requisition ID 152429