RN Specialty Coordinator - Operating Room

St. Charles Health System, Inc. Bend, OR, US

Full-Time, Days with call required
Includes nights, weekends, and holidays

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: RN - Specialty Coordinator - Bend

REPORTS TO POSITION: Department Manager

DEPARTMENT: Varies

DATE LAST REVIEWED: September 2025

OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: These RN positions provide specialized care to patients throughout their perioperative experience.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Specialty Coordinator RN-Bend prioritizes, delegates, coordinates, and provides safe, therapeutic allocation of nursing resources to patients and families. Makes independent judgments/ decisions and takes action regarding a wide range of issues including instruments and equipment. Collaborates with appropriate disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission through discharge in support of the medical and nursing plans of care. This nursing position will provide and oversee the provision of specific care to assigned patients throughout the shift, consistent with the scope of RN licensure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Work with scheduling to monitor upcoming cases to ensure patient needs are met and ensure service specific resources are available and maintained as needed.

Coordinates frequently with Central Processing regarding all instruments and supplies related to the specialty service.

Maintains resource maps per policy and makes appropriate changes in a timely fashion.

Works with scheduling to monitor upcoming cases to ensure patient needs are met.

Develops, plans, and implements process improvements within service.

Alerts nurse manager or Supervisor to actual or potential issues or problems in a timely manner related to specific service.

Initiates/assists with projects, based on unit needs in conjunction with Manager/Supervisor.

Communicates clearly, respectfully, and responsively with Surgeons as to their needs, concerns etc. and follows up with Supervisor or Manager as applicable.

In collaboration with management, establishes and implements clear plans and goals with regards to improvement in specific service.

Utilized as a clinical resource related to scrubbing, circulating, patient positioning.

Completes unit-specific and annual competencies on time. Participates in own evaluation.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.

Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.

Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, and communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests

Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.

Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.

EDUCATION

Required: As required by licensure

Preferred: BSN

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

OPERATING ROOM

Required: Current Oregon RN license.

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.

Preferred: Department specific acute care certification. (i.e. CNOR)

EXPERIENCE

OPERATING ROOM

Required: Two years Operating Room experience with skills in the roles of scrubbing and circulating.

Preferred: NA

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.

Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.

Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP

Schedule Weekly Hours:

Caregiver Type:

Regular

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Is Exempt Position?

Job Family:

REGISTERED NURSE COORDINATOR

Scheduled Days of the Week:

Variable with Call

Shift Start & End Time:

0630-1700

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Performs comprehensive patient assessments using clinical judgment and available diagnostic data; implements evidence‑based nursing interventions; collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to address physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs; and evaluates ongoing patient response to care. Develops, implements, documents, and monitors individualized, evidence‑based plans of care in partnership with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team; revises plans based on patient goals, clinical progression, and response to treatment. Provides patient and caregiver education focused on disease management, medication adherence, symptom recognition, and self‑management strategies to support safe care and early intervention between visits. Performs EKGs, patient education, follow‑up, and basic rhythm interpretation as required to support cardiology and heart failure care pathways. Assists with scheduling urgent and routine appointments and diagnostic testing; communicates abnormal results; reinforces treatment plans; and ensures timely follow‑up for patients with complex and evolving clinical needs. Demonstrates independent critical thinking, situational awareness, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity outpatient clinic environment. Acts as a clinical resource to internal care teams, acute care departments, and referral partners by supporting best practices, maintaining up‑to‑date clinical knowledge, and contributing to consistent, evidence‑based care delivery. Participates in multidisciplinary care conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and process improvement efforts aimed at optimizing patient outcomes, care coordination effectiveness, and efficient healthcare resource utilization. Maintains and applies in‑depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies, work instructions, and State of Oregon nursing regulations. Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values; demonstrates professionalism, ethical practice, confidentiality, and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies. Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement and contributes to building reliable, patient‑centered workflows that enhance safety, quality, access, and the care experience. Provides compassionate, timely, and individualized care that promotes trust, dignity, and a healing environment for patients, families, and caregivers. Documents all patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. May perform additional duties of similar complexity and responsibility as assigned. EDUCATION : Required : As required by licensure. Preferred : B achelor of Science in Nursing. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION : Required : Current Oregon RN license. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. Valid Oregon driver’s license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements. Ability to travel to business functions/meeting with clients and providers/attend trainings/meetings and all SCHS worksites. Preferred : N/A EXPERIENCE : Required : Minimum one (1) year nursing experience in a cardiology or pulmonology setting. Preferred : Experience in case management, nurse navigation, and/or care coordination. Community Health experience. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT : Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely . PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the abilit y to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers. Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/ step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs. Never (0%) : Climbing ladder/ step-stool (varies by area) , operation of a motor vehicle. Ex posure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/sl ippery area, chemical solution. Never (0%) : Heat , cold, noise, d ust, vibration, uneven surface. Blood-Borne P athogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP Schedule Weekly Hours: 40 Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: NON CONTRACT RN SCMG CLINICS Scheduled Days of the Week: Shift Start & End Time: