Preference Card Specialist RN - Operating Room

Company: UCHealth
Location: Aurora
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

*$10,000 sign on bonus to those who qualify*Summary:Assists with management and clinical responsibilities of Perioperative Services to support patient care. Coordinates surgical procedures in specialty areas, in collaboration with physicians and other health care disciplines. Performs circulating and scrub roles based on the specialty service line needs.Work Schedule: Full Time DaysPreferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of OR supply and instrument utilization. OR background strongly preferred.
• Build strong effective communication with surgeons and service specialists regarding preference cards.
• Work closely with supply chain to perform global substitutions for supplies that have gone inactive, been replaced or not ordered in 2+ years.
• Collaborate with SPD to change names of sets, remove sets from preference cards or make edits to sets.
• Identify EPIC issues or process improvements to make preference cards efficient for all end users.
• Run Committee meetings to optimize preference cards, identify broken processes and create process improvements.
• Escalate stagnant and/or indecisive workflows to the board for final decision making
• Strong communication with counterpart regarding cost reduction strategies and preference card optimization..Responsibilities:Serves as clinical expert in the delivery of patient care; is a role model and clinical resource for specialty area. Assists in managing specialty cases. Recommends improvements for delivery of services. Serves as a resource and intervenes in complex patient and family situations. Communicates decisions or changes to staff. Evaluates nursing service goals and initiatives. Documents care provided per established guidelines. Collaborates with staff and physicians to update preference cards. Conducts inventory of specialty supplies. Communicates with scheduling regarding future surgeries. Facilitates resolution of daily operational issues in collaboration with the charge nurse. Ensures the availability of instruments, supplies and equipment. Provides input for performance evaluations. Provides verbal coaching to staff for in the moment teaching and informs department leadership of concerns. Assists with instrumentation and capital expenditure budget. Evaluates specialty equipment. Collaborates with Charge Nurse for staff assignments to support skill growth for RN's and ST's. Monitors shelf life of all specialty related goods and supplies; eliminates redundancy and non-used items. Facilitates development of specialty team members and provides in-service programs for staff. Supports and assists with orientation, education, competencies, and professional development in collaboration with the Educator. Promotes compliance with AORN Recommended Practices.Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.Requirements:
  • Credentials:* Registered Nurse* Basic Life Support
  • Other information:Minimum Required Education: BSN.Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Preferred: Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR).Minimum Experience: 2 years of experience in any perioperative setting.
  • IF APPLICABLE: BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)IF APPLICABLE: Are you a RN New Grad? Visit https://www.uchealth.org/professionals/residencies/ to find out about our exciting New Grad opportunities!The pay range for this position is: $36.47 - $56.52 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees and their family members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending upon their need. At UCHealth, we do things differently We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.AF123

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