Job Posting
RN - Pre-Surgical Coordinator - Surgical Services
Pre-Surgical Coordinator - Varied Day
POSITION SUMMARY: The Surgical Coordinator is a Registered Nurse (“RN”) who is responsible for the coordination of pre- and post-surgical care of patients receiving surgical procedures. Prepares and analyzes clinical data and collaborates with other medical personnel in preparation of patients for surgery
QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Experience: Minimum 3 Years of PACU/OR/CCU experience required, Same Day Surgery/Outpatient Surgery Experience preferred
Certifications/Licensure: RN licensure; CPR, PALS and ACLS certification required
Positions Supervised: None
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical and Mental Demands/Requirements (subject to modification or accommodation as required):
• Requires ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to fifty (50) pounds frequently; occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull over a hundred (100) pounds
• Requires full range of body motion, manual finger dexterity, and hand/eye coordination
• Work is primarily standing and/or walking 90% of the time; sedentary with prolonged sitting on a hard or cushioned chair 10% of the time
• Demonstrates near visual acuity with color perception in order to decipher fine print
• Demonstrates auditory acuity sufficient to hear phone conversations, overhead pages, and alarms
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling
• Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure or stress
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form using the English language
• Demonstrates the ability to establish priorities and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines
• Demonstrates the ability and technical skills to work with computers, advanced software, and other office equipment
Working Environment:
• Primarily within the facility of FCMC in a well-illuminated, climate-controlled, indoor office environment with average noise level
• This position may be exposed to communicable diseases; may be required to wear respirator or other PPE as necessary for protection
• Scheduling hours - hours will primarily be Monday-Friday 6:00am-4:30pm but flexibility is required as work demands fluctuate
• May work at an offsite location and/or be required to travel to other facilities to attend meetings and training
Customer Focused Expectations:
• Places the customers needs first and makes sure that the right thing is done
• Demonstrates a desire to serve others. Identifies, anticipates, and addresses internal and external customer needs; follows through
• Advocates for the customer. Represents FCMC in a positive way. Shows a caring attitude
• Supports coworkers and initiatives; pitches in, does own part, and helps others
Reporting Structure: Reports to Nurse Manager, Surgical Services. In his/her absence, reports to Chief Nursing Officer
Disclaimer: These essential job functions are requirements of the position which must be performed either with or without reasonable accommodation. The essential job function list is intended to be a guide rather than a limitation. The Fulton County Medical Center possesses the right to add new responsibilities to the list as business demands dictate. Some of the essential job functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat/significant risk to health and safety of themselves or others.
By identifying essential job functions, we are in no way stating or implying that these required tasks are the only activities that are to be performed by the employee occupying this position. In addition, employees will also be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties that are included in the job description. The preceding requirements represent only the minimum acceptable levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities that a job incumbent must possess; in order to perform the job successfully, the incumbent will possess additional aptitudes so as to perform the other duties that the job description entails.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
1. Coordinates pre-surgical care and pre-anesthesia testing for patients prior to surgical procedure
2. Assembles SDS charts for different surgical services (i.e. general surgery, endoscopies, cataract, etc) by ensuring all relevant paperwork is present and complete
3. Ensures tests and/or other pre-surgical diagnostic testing is ordered, as needed, or follows up with referring providers to obtain
4. Assesses completeness of pre-anesthesia/nursing patient questionnaire and assessment
5. Communicates special needs of the patient to the OR room and anesthesia staff
6. Interprets results of labs, diagnostic studies, EKGs, and other pre-surgical testing and notifies appropriate personnel of abnormal results
7. Collaborates with anesthesia personnel to assess patient for the need of additional testing before, during or after procedure
8. Assists with preparing the operating room schedule; notifies staff and providers of schedule changes
9. Orders supplies and ensures Same Day Surgery area is stocked and functional for patient care
10. Notifies Imaging department of surgeries requiring their services (i.e. fluro)
11. Oversees the education of patients and family members/care givers regarding all aspects of surgical care
12. Prepares patients for surgery and/or surgical discharge; oversees patient flow throughout surgical stay
13. Functions as a staff RN in PACU when needed to provide coverage
14. Provides oversight of department operations and staff in the absence of the Operating Room manager
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Ref Code: 80-24
Contact Information
Melanie Myers
Human Resources
214 Peach Orchard Road
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
Email: careers@fcmcpa.org
Phone: 717-485-6330
Fax: 717-485-6176
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