RN Lead Pre/Post Surgery

POSITION PURPOSE

Serves as a critical liaison between the Operating Room, PACU, and other departments, coordinating patient care, scheduling, and ensuring smooth operations for a specific surgical service line. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders across the healthcare system. Provides perioperative patient care according to established guidelines while serving as a clinical resource, preceptor, and role model. This position serves diverse populations from infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult to geriatric patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Liaison & Coordination

Serves as the primary point of contact between the OR, PACU, service lines, medical providers, and other departments

Facilitates seamless communication and collaboration among all stakeholders

Addresses and resolves interdepartmental issues related to the service line

Coordinates multidisciplinary meetings and follows up on action items

Prepares and runs reports related to service line volume and other metrics as needed

Analyzes performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement

2. Clinical Leadership

Coordinates all cases in an efficient manner, specifically those involving specialized technologies, equipment, or supplies related to service line operations

Maintains comprehensive knowledge of equipment setup and function

Stays current on best practices and procedures in perioperative services

Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and quality enhancement projects

Initiates and directs room cleanup and turnover to maximize efficiency

Initiates and maintains patient/family education and safety throughout the perioperative experience

Provides a safe environment for patients and staff by implementing standards of aseptic technique and controlling physical and psychological aspects of the environment

Collects and analyzes data to develop comprehensive nursing diagnoses and care plans

Serves as a resource and role model in clinical practice for staff members

Ensures compliance with relevant regulations and standards

Maintains required documentation for regulatory purposes

Participates in safety initiatives and promotes a culture of safety

3. Operational Leadership

Works effectively with surgeons, perioperative leadership, and multidisciplinary team members

Facilitates clear communication among all stakeholders

Builds and maintains positive working relationships across departments

Tracks and trends schedule patterns to identify potential issues and resolves them promptly

Utilizes scheduling software for case requests and block releases

Optimizes OR utilization through effective schedule management

Coordinates with surgeons and their offices to ensure accurate scheduling

Manages add-on cases and schedule changes with minimal disruption

Represents the service line in cross-functional meetings

Participates in interviewing potential team members as needed

Leads daily department huddles to enhance communication and address immediate concerns

Identifies inefficiencies and proposes practical solutions

Supports data-driven decision making within the service line

4. Technical Responsibilities

Facilitates updates and changes on surgeon preference cards to ensure accuracy

Ensures that specialized equipment and supplies are available for assigned cases

Manages supplies related to service line operations

Maintains proficiency with electronic medical records and scheduling systems

Supports special projects and initiatives as directed by leadership

5. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Mission Statement: We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Core Values:

Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.

Commitment to Those who are Poor: We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.

Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.

Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.

Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.

2. Two years' experience as an operating room nurse required.

3. Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. The acceptable credentialing body is the American Heart Association.

4. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

5. Ability to read, write and speak English language.

6. Strong interpersonal skills with staff, management and physicians required.

7. Ability to maintain a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers, patients and visitors, and perform job functions satisfactorily despite the stress of a hospital work environment.

8. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.

9. Ability to function independently when appropriate.

10. Adaptability to situations involving precise attainment of set limits and standards.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

1. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: (Constant = 67-100% of workday, Frequent = 34-66% of workday, Occasional = 33% or less of workday)

CONSTANT

o Talking and Hearing: While exchanging information through oral communication, both by phone and in person.

o Standing: While starting IVs.

o Walking: Usually for short distances at normal rate of speed.

o Grasping and Fingering: While starting IVs.

FREQUENT

o Stooping, reaching, and lifting: While starting IVs, assembling supplies, etc.

OCCASIONAL

o Lifting: While moving supplies or while assisting in patient care.

2. PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

If a patient is unable to function independently, a mechanical/assistive device and/or additional personnel must be utilized. If an object requires lifting > 50 lbs., additional equipment/personnel must also be utilized.

Heavy work: Exerting up to 65 lbs. push/pull (force to move frequently, and lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and lifting up to 40 lbs. frequently, and lifting up to 20 lbs. constantly, to move patient and/or objects.

3. VISUAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to read and prepare written documentation.

Ability to identify IV solutions, medications, etc.

Ability to utilize computer terminal.

4. EQUIPMENT/TOOLS:

Standard medical and nursing equipment, special equipment or office equipment found in the assigned area.

5. WORKING CONDITIONS:

The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions.

Colleagues in this job classification have been identified as having the likelihood of occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, therefore, are included in the OSHA Exposure Control Plan with all its specifications for preventing contact with the above materials.

6. Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.