What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR Performance Coordinator- OR - Full Time position at IRMC?
In this role you will be:
- Monitoring daily OR schedule to proactively identify and address potential delays or barriers to case flow.
- Collaborating with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure on-time starts and efficient room turnovers.
- Communicating real-time updates on case progress, readiness status, and staffing needs to charge nurses and leadership.
- Coordinating availability of instruments, equipment, and implants to support scheduled procedures.
- Assisting with prioritization and assignment of surgical cases to optimize use of rooms and resources.
- Supporting sterile processing and materials management to ensure quick turnaround of trays and necessary supplies.
- Acting as a clinical resource for perioperative staff to troubleshoot workflow challenges and assist as needed in patient care.
- Participating in daily huddles and contributing to continuous process improvement efforts related to efficiency and throughput.
- Gathering data on case start times, turnover intervals, and delays to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborating with educators and managers to reinforce best practices and promote team accountability for efficiency goals.
- Promoting a positive work environment by facilitating effective communication and cooperation among all surgical team members.
- Ensuring patient safety and adherence to all applicable policies, standards, and regulations (AORN, CIHQ, CMS).
Required:
- EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN required or willingness to obtain within 3–5 years of hire.
- EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3–5 years of perioperative nursing experience.
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
- BLS certification required within 1 month of hire.
- CNOR preferred.