Operations Coordinator-PACU Full Time Days

@ Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference. We pride ourselves on our patient-first approach and offer competitive benefits such as tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.

Job Description

This full-time, 40 hrs/wk position as an Operations Coordinator - PACU reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine. The role involves facilitating unit operations, planning and scheduling staff, and ensuring high quality, cost-effective patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate unit operations according to policy and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and prepare unit-based staffing and scheduling to optimize care.
• Champion initiatives and participate in committees/task forces.
• Monitor quality indicators, patient safety, and satisfaction.
• Assist with data analysis and approve automated time reports.
• Manage routine technical needs and develop supporting tools.
• Provide direct patient care and ensure clinical competence when needed.
• Support process improvements and contribute to staff development.

Qualifications & Certifications

Required: Registered Nursing license (State of Illinois), BSN, BLS certification, and minimum two years clinical experience in the relevant area.

Preferred: Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus.

Key Skills/Competency

Operations Coordinator - PACU: patient care, scheduling, operations, communication, data analysis, staffing, regulatory compliance, process improvement, leadership, nursing