About this role
Job Requirements
Under the supervision of the Director of Perioperative Services, the Senior Clinical Nurse II (SCN II) – OR Scheduling Coordinator provides clinical and operational oversight of surgical scheduling for the University of Maryland Medical Center Downtown Campus (DTC) and Midtown Campus (MTC).
This position serves as the primary clinical resource and coordinator for the operating room schedule across both campuses. Utilizing perioperative nursing experience, clinical judgment, knowledge of surgical procedures, and understanding of OR resources, the OR Scheduling Coordinator ensures that surgical cases are appropriately posted, scheduled, reviewed, and communicated in accordance with UMMC and Perioperative Services scheduling policies, block utilization guidelines, and patient care requirements.
The OR Scheduling Coordinator works collaboratively with surgeons, service administrators, clinic and office scheduling personnel, anesthesia, nursing leadership, service line coordinators, perioperative staff, and other hospital departments to develop a safe, accurate, efficient, and executable surgical schedule.
The position is responsible for identifying potential scheduling conflicts and operational barriers in advance, coordinating resolution of scheduling concerns, overseeing the daily scheduling huddle, educating clinic and service scheduling personnel, and supporting continuous improvement of the surgical scheduling process.
Work Experience
- 1. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.
- 2. Maintenance of 30 contact hours of education every two years.
- 3. Current CPR certification required.
- 4. Bachelor’s degree required. BSN required for hires after July 1, 2008
A. Nurses on UMMC payroll by 7/1/08 must have a Bachelor’s degree or active enrollment with graduation within 5 years of promotion. Bachelor’s degree can be in any field through June 2012. External candidates must have BSN.
- 5. Member of a professional organization.
- 6. Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.