RN Robotics Clinical Coordinator - Surgical Services - St. Josephs Candler

• Position Summary
  • Under the general supervision of the Manager of the unit, the Robotic Coordinator is responsible for robotic management and operations of to include all aspects of surgical robotic systems. Facilitating and Manage robotic surgery schedule coordinating with OR Navigators. Ensures smooth throughput and completion of scheduled and add on robotic procedures. Displays leadership ability and collaborative skills in conjunction with health care teams, staffing and patient flow/scheduling as a charge agent. Order and maintain inventory of instruments, accessories, ancillary supplies related to robotic surgery. Develop, motivate, assess, and negotiate as a charge agent in an effort to enhance organizational effectiveness. Point person for any da Vinci related questions (system or clinical). Conduct da Vinci system training via the Interactive Training Tool. Basic knowledge of data collection, research protocols, etc. Utilizes the nursing process to care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients based on current standards of practice of surgical procedures and anatomy as it relates to robotic surgery: Urology; Gynecology; Thoracic; General Surgery. Understanding of surgical terminology, equipment, materials, and policies/procedures and fundamental methods relating to robotic surgery. Functions within the permissible scope of nursing practice as defined by the Georgia Board of Nursing and St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System policies and procedures.
• Education
  • Associate Degree in Nursing - Required
• Experience
  • 2-3 Years In related perioperative field - Required
  • Robotic surgical experience/Minimally Invasive Surgery
• License & Certification
  • Professional Certification - Required
  • Registered Nurse License with State of Practice – Required
  • CNOR or CSTAttain ACLS certification beginning with first year of hire.Competency as evident in pursuing and maintaining national certification within subspecialty area
• Core Job Functions
  • Provide and receive constructive feedback. Builds confidence in team members. Scores high on calculated metrics.
  • Implement AORN standards of care using best practice. Implement hospital policies and procedures.
  • Participates in operational and capital budgeting. Eliminates waste. Uses resources wisely.
  • Assures staffing needs are met. Submits call schedule timely. Maintains supplies, instrumentation and surgeon preference cards to promote a successful surgery.
  • Coordinates schedule with posting, anesthesia, surgeons and staff. Uses resources wisely. Promotes on time starts.
  • Participates in service planning and development using knowledge of industry trends. Takes administrative call. Supports change initiatives. Keeps manager informed of department activities. Takes administrative call.
  • Takes initiative to review unit/departmental customer or co-worker satisfaction scores as posted in unit. Promotes measures to improve customer/co-worker satisfaction scores. Consistently demonstrates behaviors that promote excellent patient experiences.

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