Nurse Coordinator-Pre Surgical Testing Full-time Days

The Nurse Coordinator position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.This position oversees the daily direction and activities of the operating room control desk.  This position coordinates the daily needs of the operating room activities as related to staff, surgeons, equipment, and instruments.Responsibilities:Coordinates the daily needs of the operating rooms, surgeons, and each team.Communicates effectively and timely with team members, the manager, and physicians.Functions under the guidelines of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, supports and complies with the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the operating room and the Medical Center.Collaborates with support services to provide the patient with a safe, clean, and secure environment.Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with policies and procedures; intervenes with proper techniques, procedure, and safety precautions to meet the individual needs of the patient.Recognizes emergency situations and is familiar with emergency equipment.Responsible for room assignments daily regarding case assignments, equipment, instrumentation, supplies and case carts.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the care appropriate to the age of the patients’ services on the assigned unit.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.  Includes being able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to the patient’s age-specific needs.Able to perform all duties of a Staff Nurse.Performs other duties as assigned