perioperative nurse

Elemental Day Surgical Center

<p>Position : Perioperative charge nurse</p><p>ELEMENTAL DAY SURGICAL CENTER, Dubai, Jumeirah 1</p><p>Reports Directly to: Chief Nursing Officer</p><p>ELEMENTAL DAY SURGICAL CENTER is a premium, multi-specialty surgical facility in Dubai, built around clinical excellence, advanced governance frameworks, and a refined patient experience aligned with international best practice standards.</p><p>We are seeking an experienced Perioperative charge nurse to lead and coordinate the daily operations of our surgical floor.</p><p>This is a senior clinical leadership role within a premium center operating to high international standards. The position requires strong operational control, clinical expertise, and the ability to manage complex perioperative workflows with precision and professionalism.</p><p>Role Overview</p><p>The Perioperative Services Nurse Manager is responsible for end-to-end coordination and oversight of:</p><ul><li>Operating Theatres (OT)</li><li>Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)</li><li>Intensive Care Unit (ICU)</li><li>CSSD workflow coordination</li></ul><p>The role ensures surgical readiness, seamless patient flow, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across all perioperative services.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Strategic &amp; Operational Leadership</p><ul><li>Lead the daily management of OT schedules and surgical workflow</li><li>Optimize theatre utilization and turnover times</li><li>Coordinate staffing allocation across OT, PACU, and ICU</li><li>Act as senior escalation point for clinical and operational matters</li></ul><p>Clinical Oversight</p><ul><li>Ensure adherence to WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and safety protocols</li><li>Maintain strict infection prevention and control standards</li><li>Oversee perioperative and critical care documentation accuracy</li><li>Ensure safe clinical transitions from OT to PACU and ICU</li></ul><p>CSSD Coordination</p><ul><li>Align surgical lists with instrument readiness and sterilization capacity</li><li>Monitor sterile processing workflow and traceability documentation</li><li>Proactively manage risks related to instrument availability and equipment performance</li></ul><p>Governance &amp; Compliance</p><ul><li>Maintain compliance with DHA regulatory standards</li><li>Support audit readiness and inspection preparation</li><li>Monitor and improve perioperative performance indicators</li></ul><p>Team Leadership</p><ul><li>Provide strong, visible leadership across perioperative and critical care teams</li><li>Mentor and develop nursing staff</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence</li></ul><p>Candidate Requirements</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Nursing (Master&rsquo;s preferred)</li><li>DHA License or Eligibility (mandatory)</li><li>Minimum 7+ years perioperative experience</li><li>Minimum 2&ndash;3 years in a supervisory or managerial role</li><li>ICU experience strongly preferred</li><li>BLS &amp; ACLS certified</li><li>Preferably Arabic speaker female</li></ul><p>Profile We Are Seeking</p><ul><li>Senior, confident clinical leader</li><li>Highly organized and operationally driven</li><li>Composed under pressure</li><li>Strong communicator with multidisciplinary teams</li><li>Committed to delivering care aligned with international best practices</li></ul><p>Job Type: Permanent</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Perioperative Charge Nurse

UVA Health

<div></div><div>Location Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America Category Nursing UVA Medical Center Job Id R0082303 Job Type Full time</div>
<br><div>The RN Administrative Coordinator for the Perioperative Education, Training, and Special Projects has responsibility for collaborative development, implementation, and tracking of nurse and employee education, training, and competency assessment systems for the Perioperative Department or assigned area(s), as well as monitoring and oversight of assigned responsibilities as defined by Perioperative leadership. This individual contributes to organizational improvement work, nursing leadership and shared governance structures to achieve organizational priorities. Coordinates with nursing, inter-professional and support services to plan, implement and measure organization-level changes which improve patient safety, clinical efficiency, and clinical quality.
<p></p><ul><li>Supports onboarding, education, training, and quality/practice improvement initiatives. Plans, organizes, and leads projects as indicated.</li>
<li>Assess the needs of internal/external customers according to established professional standards and institutional guidelines/policy/procedure.</li>
<li>Partners with Perioperative Clinical Intake Team and Perioperative Leaders to define, implement, and measure the effectiveness of services and methodologies used for staff hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts.</li>
<li>Consults with Unit-Based Leadership (UBL) to advise on new hire resources and tools applicable to specific needs as requested.</li>
<li>Coordinates multiple projects and work streams to achieve objectives in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Provides timely consultation to front line clinicians and leaders for educational and/or competency needs and system questions.</li>
<li>Assures efficient and effective communication of hiring initiatives to clinician stakeholders.</li>
<li>Provides a safe environment and safe delivery of services.</li>
<li>Organizes and prioritizes services and activities considering the needs of the customers.</li>
<li>Foster a work environment which promotes inter-professional collaboration, effective communication, team member engagement and retention, and professional growth and development both within assigned departments as well as throughout the organization and community served.</li>
<li>Evaluates effectiveness of services.</li>
<li>Demonstrates leadership in the delivery of services.</li>
<li>In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.</li>
</ul><p></p><p><b>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</b></p>
<p><b>Education</b>: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program, master&rsquo;s degree in related field within 5 years of hire. Master's degree in nursing education strongly preferred.</p>
<p><b>Experience</b>: 3 years of progressive leadership experience as a registered nurse in a patient care environment required. Perioperative experience in an Academic Medical Center and Magnet organization preferred. Mentoring, training, and coaching experience preferred. Epic experience is highly desired.</p>
<p><b>Licensure:</b> Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Valid Virginia Driver&rsquo;s license required for employees with job responsibility operations in multiple locations. Must have applicable specialty certification at hire or within 3 years.
</p><p></p><p><b>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</b></p>
<p>This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers, but also may include extended periods of time standing or walking within clinical environments or to attend meetings, and programs. Clinical or didactic instruction requires excellent auditory, visual, and verbal communication skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
</p><p></p>The starting base rate for this role is $73,453.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
<p></p><p><b>Benefits</b></p>
<ul><li><p>Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance</p>
</li><li><p>Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings</p>
</li><li><p>Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts</p>
</li><li><p>Certification and education support</p>
</li><li><p>Generous Paid Time Off</p>
</li></ul><p></p><p>UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News &amp; World Report &ldquo;Best Hospitals&rdquo; guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as &ldquo;High Performing&rdquo; in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children&rsquo;s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News &amp; World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.</p>
<p></p><p><i>The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about </i><i>UVA&rsquo;s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment</i><i>.</i></p></div>

Registered Nurse (RN) - Administrative Coordinator, Sedation Services

Penn Medicine

<div><p><b>Description</b>
</p>Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.<br>
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Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?<p><br>
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is currently seeking a full time Clinical Nurse in the Operating Room . Both new to practice and experienced nurses may be considered for the Gateway to the OR program. Starting July 20th, 2026</p><p>
The Gateway to the OR Program serves as a 6-month orientation to build competent and successful Perioperative Nurses by using basic didactic education that offers the rationale and theory required to provide safe perioperative patient care. The comprehensive curriculum is designed to provide a more efficient and consistent education to improve the development of new-to-practice nurses and nurses with limited OR experience.</p><p><br>
During this program, nurses learn the fundamental principles of operating room nursing through both formalized classroom instruction and clinical experience with a preceptor. At the completion of the program, nurses become key members of the operating room team at one of the most respected hospitals in the country.</p><p>
The program consists of 5 weeks of classroom and skills lab instruction and 12 to 16 weeks of structured clinical experiences in each of the 12 specialty areas. Through lecture, discussion, self-learning modules and clinical experience, nurses develop core competencies in:</p><p></p><ul><li>
Pre-operative assessments</li><li>
Basic operating room case prep skills</li><li>
Creation and maintenance of sterile fields</li><li>
Intra-operative documentation</li><li>
Intra-operative scrub and circulating duties</li><li>
Correct processing of specimens</li><li>
Positioning of patients and equipment</li><li>
Safe care and handling of surgical instruments</li></ul><p>
Summary:</p><br>
The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague is an RN that practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstrates safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague possesses the knowledge, skills and the attitude to effectively meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Clinical Nurse 2 position description addendum.The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague exhibits UPHS organizational behavioral competencies which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients. Assigned patients may range in age from infancy to the elderly.The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Technology/Informatics, and Teamwork (Definitions listed below). The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on expanding the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age appropriate considerations of assigned patients. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague seeks feedback in assuming leadership roles and provides feedback for improved clinical practice. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.<p></p><p><br>
Responsibilities:</p><br>
Professional Practice Competency Domains DefinitionsContinuous Quality Improvement (CQI): The nurse utilizes data and QI methods to identify potential and actual problems and opportunities to provide care that is safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable. Evidence Based Practice and Research: The nurse evaluates and integrates best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient and family preferences and values for the delivery of optimal health care and system effectiveness. Leadership: The nurse effectively collaborates and applies innovative, systems thinking to engage in systematic, evidence-based problem solving and decision making to promote effective changes within a complex care delivery system supporting the vision of Penn Medicine. Person and Family Centered Care: The nurse recognizes the patient (or the patient&rsquo;s designee) as the source of control and a full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for the patient&rsquo;s preferences, values, and needs. Professionalism: The nurse demonstrates a commitment to the nursing profession through lifelong learning, adherence to ANA&rsquo;s Code of Ethics for Nurses, participation in a professional organization and advancing community outreach. Safety: The nurse minimizes risk of harm to patients, families, providers and self through system effectiveness and individual performance. Technology/Informatics: The nurse utilizes appropriate information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making across the continuum. Teamwork: The nurse effectively engages in the process of cooperation, coordination, and collaboration in an effort to provide for safe, quality outcomes for patients within inter and intra-professional teams, including virtual teams.<p></p><p><br>
Credentials:</p><br>
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Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)</li><li>
BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association.</li><li>
Registered Nurse - PA (Required)</li><li>
Pennsylvania RN licensure</li></ul><p></p><p>
Education or Equivalent Experience:</p><br>
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Bachelor of Science Nursing (Required)</li><li>
BSN from an accredited school of nursing and More than 15 months relevant professional nursing experience and completion of the Nurse Residency Program, if applicable.</li></ul>
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.<br>
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Live Your Life's Work<p></p><p>
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.</p></div>

Clinical Nurse - Gateway to the Operating Room @ HUP (Experienced or New Graduate)- July Gateway

Novant Health

<div>What We Offer:
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Join our award-winning Post Anesthesia Care Unit as a Clinical Coordinator (Registered Nurse)! In this leadership role, you&rsquo;ll mentor a high-performing team, champion patient experience, and collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional care. Our PACU is proud to be the regional leader in patient experience and home to recent Daisy, Rose, Remarkable Light, and Great Catch award-winning nurses &mdash; proof of the remarkable care and teamwork you&rsquo;ll be part of every day.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Why Novant Health?</b></div><ul><li>
40 hrs/week, 4x10s (7:00a&ndash;5:30p) + on-call</li><li>
Competitive pay + Clinical Ladder for career growth</li></ul><div><b>
What we&rsquo;re looking for:</b></div><ul><li><b>
2+ years perioperative RN experience (required)</b></li><li><b>
BSN (preferred)</b></li><li>
A motivated leader with initiative, communication skills, and a passion for coaching others</li></ul><div>
Come grow your career, celebrate excellence, and make a meaningful impact with a team that&rsquo;s consistently recognized for quality, compassion, and collaboration.</div>
What We're Looking For:
<ul><li><b>Education: </b>4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Graduate of an accredited Nursing program; B.S. in Nursing or related field preferred.</li><li><b>
Experience: </b>Minimum of one year experience as a clinical nurse in acute care environment, required. Previous leadership experience, preferred.</li><li><b>
Licensure/Certification: </b>Current licensure as an RN, required.</li><li><b>
Additional Skills (required): </b>Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s)&rsquo; age. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient&rsquo;s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs.</li></ul>
What You'll Do:
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As a Clinical Coordinator-Registered Nurse, you'll function as a role model, facilitator, mentor and coach for all clinical and support staff. Helps coordinate work shift activities in the clinical area. Assists the Nurse Manager with continuous quality improvement, personnel utilization, performance appraisals, resource usage and budget management, and maintenance of standards of care. Able to provide compassionate, high-quality care, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment to patients on designated units.<br>
</div><div></div><ul><li>Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals facing urgent and emergent medical needs</li></ul><div></div><ul><li><br>
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, and stabilize patients</li></ul><div></div><ul><li><br>
Respond quickly and effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure environment</li></ul><div></div><ul><li><br>
Prioritize patient safety and comfort during every phase of care</li></ul><div></div><ul><li><br>
Use critical thinking and clinical judgement to support positive outcomes</li></ul></div>

Clinical Coordinator/Charge Nurse - PACU

Surgery Ventures

<p></p><div><p>As a Clinical Nurse Coordinator - PACU , your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn &ndash;whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.</p><p>
Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at El Paso Surgery - West!</p><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Summary and Qualifications</b></h5><p>
The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization&rsquo;s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.</p><p><b>
What you will do in this role:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>
Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.</li><li>
Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.</li><li>
Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.</li><li>
Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.</li><li>
Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.</li><li>
Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff. Recommends and implements courses of action, including training and development, conflict resolution, personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively better organization.</li><li>
Assists with staff scheduling. Manages all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.</li><li>
Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment.</li></ul><p></p><h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What qualifications you will need:</b></h6><p></p><ul><li>
Associate Degree in Nursing - Required</li><li>
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing/BSN - Highly Preferred</li><li>
1+ years experience in perioperative healthcare-Required</li><li>
1+ years experience in leadership role-Preferred</li><li>
Additional specialty experience may be required as per facility practices(i.e. Pediatric, GI, etc)</li><li>
Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure.</li><li>
Required valid BCLS Certification upon employment. ***online certification not acceptable.</li><li>
ACLS, PALS and/or other as required for patient care area and by facility.</li></ul><p></p><p>
</p><p></p><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits</b></h5><p>
El Paso Surgery - West, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:</p><ul><li><b>
Comprehensive benefits</b> for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services</li><li><b>
Wellbeing support,</b> including free counseling and referral services</li><li><b>
Time away from work</b> programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence</li><li><b>
Savings and retirement resources</b>, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling</li><li><b>
Education support</b> through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing</li><li><b>
Additional benefits</b> for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts</li></ul>
<p>Learn more about Employee Benefits</p><p><b><i>
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.</i></b></p><p></p><p>
&quot;Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing.&quot;</p><p>
Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC</p><p></p><p>
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare</p><p></p><p><b>
El Paso Surgery Center -West</b> is an AAAHC accredited facility. We are affiliated with HCA Healthcare. Ourcenter is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our patients. We perform over 450cases a month in cosmetic, ophthalmology, dental, ENT, pain management, GYN, and podiatryprocedures.</p><p>
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies&reg; by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.</p><p></p><p>
If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Nurse Coordinator - PACU opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. <b><i>We are interviewing apply today!</i></b></p><p><i>
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</i></p><p></p><p>
#ASD-AFHP</p></div>

Clinical Nurse Coordinator - PreOp PACU

UC San Diego Health

<div><div>Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion
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9400 Campus Point Drive, San Diego, CA 92037, United States
</div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Payroll Title:</div>
ADMIN NURSE 1
<div>Department:</div>
KOP Peri-Op
<div>Hiring Pay Scale</div>
$70.20 - $98.26 / Hour
<div>Worksite:</div>
Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion
<div>Appointment Type:</div>
Career
<div>Appointment Percent:</div>
100%
<div>Union:</div>
NX Contract
<div>Total Openings:</div>
1
<div>Work Schedule:</div>
Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday
</div></div></div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>#139041 (RN) OR Clinical Coordinator - KOP Peri-Op</b></h2>
<b>Filing Deadline: Fri 4/17/2026</b></div><div>
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<b>UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.</b><br>
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</div><div><div><p><i>UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment</i>: Apply by 4-15-26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.</p>
<p><i>Reassignment Applicants</i>: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.</p>
<p>Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.</p></div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
DESCRIPTION</b></h1><p>
UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the &ldquo;gold standard&rdquo; for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.</p><p>
UC San Diego Health&rsquo;s Perioperative Services is growing and we invite you to join our team! In addition to working for San Diego&rsquo;s only academic medical center, this position is eligible for our outstanding benefits package day one of employment.</p><p>
The Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion is an outpatient clinical facility on UC San Diego Health's La Jolla campus. The facility includes eight surgery suites, basic and advanced imaging, physical therapy and pain management &mdash; plus infusion and apheresis services. The four-floor, 156,000-square-foot facility opened in March 2018.</p><p>
Under the supervision of Perioperative Leadership (Nurse Director and/or Nurse Manager) the Nurse Coordinator performs daily administration of surgical scheduling, conflict checking, and staff assignments for specific surgical service line(s).</p><p>
As the clinical expert in the surgical service line, the coordinator will perform active scrub nurse/direct patient care duties as needed to maintain skill set, serve as a role model, and develop new policy and procedures for the service line(s).</p><p>
Daily work entails morning and afternoon rounds to preemptively manage issues. Develop work schedules as required for the specialty teams using established guidelines within the Periop program. Review daily OR schedules and changes of shift assignments, adjusts staffing needs to meet team and unit needs. Perform conflict checks for equipment, instruments, devices, and ancillary staffing requirements.</p><p>
Long-term strategic planning and program development activities include: ensuring systems, procedures, and equipment/supplies are organized such that direct patient care activities achieve the highest level of quality/cost standards. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (CC, ORSC, Anesthesiology, Surgical Teams, Surgical Pavilions, Strategic Sourcing, Biomedical Engineering, Data Administration, Facilities, Information Technology, Central Sterile Supply, Radiology) in order to proactively plan for department growth, on boarding of new surgeons, the addition of new procedures and technology.</p><p>
Quality management and Process Improvement activities include: Development of, or participation in, departmental quality metrics and QA activities for specialty service line(s).</p><p>
Education and training activities include: in services for new hires, mentoring and coaching of nurses cross covering service line(s); on boarding of new surgeons/residents/fellows to the service line; in services for new procedures, equipment or technologies used by the service line(s). Development of teaching/training materials for new procedures, equipment or technologies used by the service line(s).</p><div>
<p><b>While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.</b></p>
<p><b>The schedule for this opening is Monday&ndash;Friday, 10-hour shifts (06:30-17:00). Schedule details will be discussed with the final candidate during the interview stage.</b></p></div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></h1><ul><li>
Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing.</li><li>
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher.</li><li>
Registered Nurse (RN) issued by the state of California.</li><li>
BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.</li><li>
5+ years of inpatient/outpatient OR experience.</li><li>
Clinical coordinator or recent charge nurse experience.</li><li>
Experience with various service lines: orthopedic, general, urology, GYN, ENT, MIS, plastics &amp; robotics.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have decision-making, problem-solving, problem solving and prioritizing skills.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h1><ul><li>
CNOR or Certification within the surgical specialty.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
SPECIAL CONDITIONS</b></h1><ul><li>
Flexible to work variable hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.</li><li>
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.</li></ul><div><p><i>
Pay Transparency Act</i></p><p>
Annual Full Pay Range: $146,578 - $205,167 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
</p><p>Hourly Equivalent: $70.20 - $98.26
</p><p>Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).</p></div></div><div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.</b><br>
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<b>If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.</b></p><br>
<p>UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!</p>
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<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Details</b></h2>
<div><div>Date Posted</div>
04/09/2026</div></div><div></div>

(RN) OR Clinical Coordinator - KOP Peri-Op

Acuity Eye Group

<div>Description:
<p><b>
Operating Room Registered Nurse</b></p><p>
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for all age patients in operating room. Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center. Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to physicians, patients, family members, and personnel in other departments as well as team members. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room and/or Director of Nursing, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits and projects.</p><p><b>
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</b></p><p>
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
</p><ul><li>Assess patients at intervals as stated in policies and procedures.</li><li>
Develop an individualized perioperative plan of care.</li><li>
Implement the plan of care using the following interventions:
</li></ul><ul><li>Protect patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, laser, positioning, thermal sources, and extraneous objects.</li><li>
Perform count procedures to protect patient from unintended retained foreign objects.</li><li>
Perform interventions necessary to ensure patient&rsquo;s procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level.</li><li>
Manage patient&rsquo;s specimen(s) in the appropriate manner.</li><li>
Communicate patient&rsquo;s current status throughout the continuum of care.</li><li>
Administer medication(s) appropriately.</li><li>
Perform interventions to maintain patient's wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels.</li><li>
Perform interventions to maintain the status of the patient&rsquo;s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels.</li><li>
Perform interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period.</li><li>
Perform interventions to protect patient from infection.</li><li>
Assess knowledge level of patient or designated support person and provide education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure.</li><li>
Actively involve patient or designated support person in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process.</li><li>
Protect patient&rsquo;s rights, dignity, and privacy.</li><li>
Provide culturally competent, age-appropriate, ethical care within legal standards of practice.</li><li>
Provide consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting.</li><li>
Evaluate the patient&rsquo;s progress toward attaining outcomes.</li><li>
Transfer care as appropriate.</li><li>
Delegate tasks as appropriate according to the state Nurse Practice Act and job descriptions.</li><li>
Document nursing care.</li><li>
Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as appropriate.</li><li>
Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.</li><li>
Participate in the performance appraisal process.</li><li>
Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.</li><li>
Maintain required competencies.</li><li>
Attend required meetings and educational sessions.</li><li>
Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy of all appropriate information.</li></ul>
Requirements:
<p><b>
QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><p><b>
REQUIRED:</b></p><ul><li>
Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.</li><li>
Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position.</li></ul><p><b>
Job Behavior:</b> Reflective of Mission Statement:</p><ul><li>
Demonstrates ability to work as a team member and to communicate directly and professionally. Is flexible, reliable, productive, patient-oriented, and self-motivated. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He/she can identify and categorize each patient&rsquo;s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for an adult, or geriatric patient. Maintains professional conduct and appearance.</li></ul><p><b>
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:</b></p><ul><li>
Graduate of an approved school of nursing.</li><li>
Currently licensed in the state.
</li><li>CPR and ACLS required.</li><li>
Two years&rsquo; experience required intra-operative setting.
</li></ul><p><b>Reasoning Ability:</b></p><ul><li>
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
</li><li>Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
</li></ul><p><b>Other skills and abilities:</b></p><p>
General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.
</p><p><b>Physical Demands:</b></p><ul><li>
Shall be physically able to stand, walk, and maintain varied body motions and positions for long periods of time.
</li><li>Demonstrates manual dexterity.
</li><li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
</li><li>The employee shall be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or tools.
</li><li>The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
</li><li>Shall be able to hear and speak. S</li><li>
hall be able to move up to 100 pounds.</li></ul><p><b>
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996</b></p><p>
Responsible for knowing the processes involved assuring the standards established by HIPAA, and ensuring they are followed including the practices and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information.</p></div>

Operating Room Nurse (per diem)

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