Position Responsibilities:

• Supervises the Pre Op Pacu staff to provide a daily smooth flow of cases.
• Assists in coordination of daily case scheduling in the pacu. with other staff to ensure schedule will flow smoothly (O.R. & X-Ray).
• Prepares monthly call schedules.
• Prepare, coordinate and perform monthly O.R. staff meetings for all pre op pacu
• Communicate effectively with physicians to resolve issues and provide efficiency and smooth case flow.
• Orders instruments and equipment for cases.
• Coordinate inventory quarterly in all areas of the OR
• Assists with OR education by coordinating and/or giving in-services.
• Prepare schedules in the afternoon for next day.
• Supervise the evening shift which includes coordination of the staff for case completions of the day and setting up for the next day. This also includes Radiology.
• Communicate with physicians to resolve equipment or instrument issues by coordinating ordering or getting repairs done.
• Communicate with vendors and representatives for supplies, equipment or instruments that are needed for cases.
• Works closely with Materials and Sterile Processing Dept to coordinate supplies & instrument needs.
• Preparing and administering annual evaluations
• Works closely with manager with hiring and orienting OR staff members
• Helps in revising and preparing policies that relate to O.R. functions
• Assistance in maintaining compliance for Joint Commission surveys
• Enters company data collections and observations with company EDGE
• MIDAS data entry.
• Enters data into Kronos time keeping program
• Assistance with staff counseling as necessary
• Coordinates and assists in Performance Improvement Projects.

Benefits
USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and
critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

Required Skills

Qualifications

- Graduate of accredited school or professional nursing.
- Baccalaureate degree preferred or work related experience.
- Three (3) years experience in surgery.
- Current Colorado RN License
- BLS, ACLS and PALS required
- Independent decision making skills.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
- Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, families and vendors.

1.Knowledgeable of hospital policies and procedures specific to the operating room.
2.Clinically proficient in pre op pacu nursing skills, demonstrating knowledge of the developmental needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Required Experience

Qualifications

- Graduate of accredited school or professional nursing.
- Baccalaureate degree preferred or work related experience.
- Three (3) years experience in surgery.
- Current Colorado RN License
- BLS, ACLS and PALS required
- Independent decision making skills.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
- Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, families and vendors.

1.Knowledgeable of hospital policies and procedures specific to the operating room.
2.Clinically proficient in pre op pacu nursing skills, demonstrating knowledge of the developmental needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.