Monday-Friday, Day Shift, No weekends and no holidays. Once fully trained this position will be available to work from home 1 day per week per manager discretion. The RN Perioperative Coordinator functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary perioperative team by coordinating preoperative patient readiness, surgical scheduling, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, efficient surgical care.
Responsibilities include reviewing surgical schedules, verifying completion of required documentation and preoperative testing, facilitating communication among providers and departments, monitoring quality metrics, and supporting process improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and reduce preventable surgical delays and cancellations. At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more.
We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Graduate of an accredited registered nursing programs License/Certification: Valid RN license in the state(s) of practice, including eligibility under the an NLC multistate license Basic Life Support Certification
Minimum of two (2) years of perioperative, surgical services, pre-admission testing or procedural nursing experience. Other: Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the nursing process and perioperative standards of care. Strong understanding of surgical scheduling, patient preparation, and perioperative workflows.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to surgical documentation and patient readiness. Excellent organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Ability to identify workflow barriers and implement process improvements.
Strong analytical skills for quality reporting and operational data review. Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality. Knowledge of perioperative medication management, including GLP-1 guidelines.
Experience with quality improvement methodologies preferred EEO/M/F/D/V