SUR SVC LINE COORDINATOR in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at Forrest General Hospital

Job Summary:

The Surgery Service Line Coordinator is a clinical and operational leader responsible for the coordination, readiness, and continuous improvement of assigned surgical service lines within the Operating Room. This role ensures safe, efficient, high‑quality perioperative care by supporting surgeons, anesthesia, nursing staff, and interprofessional partners.

The Coordinator provides advanced clinical expertise, oversees specialty‑specific equipment and supplies, leads staff education, and ensures operational readiness for all procedures within the service line. This role requires strong critical thinking, a sense of urgency, accountability, and a commitment to Just Culture, transparency, positive communication, and team collaboration.

The Service Line Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between surgeons, vendors, OR leadership, and staff to ensure optimal workflow, equipment readiness, and patient outcomes.

Performance Expectations:

Performance expectations will be covered during the orientation and preceptor phases of your job.

Leadership, Culture & Communication

• Models professional, respectful, and clear communication at all times.
• Promotes a Just Culture environment that supports transparency, learning, and fair accountability.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Supports a positive, collaborative work environment and fosters healthy team relationships.
• Maintains open communication with surgeons, anesthesia, OR leadership, and interprofessional partners.
• Serves as a role model for teamwork, professionalism, and service excellence.

Clinical Expertise & Direct Patient Care

• Provides safe, efficient, high‑quality direct patient care, including circulating and scrubbing as needed.
• Demonstrates advanced clinical competence in assigned specialty areas.
• Responds effectively to emergencies, demonstrating strong critical thinking and rapid decision‑making.
• Ensures care is age‑appropriate and aligned with Forrest General Hospital standards.
• Assists anesthesia during induction and emergence.
• Maintains sterile technique and supports the sterile team as needed.

Service Line Operations & Case Readiness

• Serves as the primary clinical and operational resource for assigned surgical specialties.
• Ensures all cases within the service line are fully prepared, including equipment, supplies, implants, and staffing.
• Coordinates daily OR assignments, ensuring appropriate staff skill mix and specialty coverage.
• Ensures specialty‑specific equipment is available, functional, and safe for use.
• Oversees specialty inventory, including tissue tracking and implant documentation.
• Maintains and updates surgeon preference cards with accuracy and urgency.
• Ensures readiness for scheduled, add‑on, and emergent cases.
• Provides real‑time support to the OR Manager regarding delays, conflicts, or operational issues.
• Ensures specialty‑specific policies, procedures, and workflows are current and evidence‑based.

Surgeon Relationship Management

• Builds strong, professional relationships with surgeons in assigned service lines.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for surgeon needs, concerns, and workflow optimization.
• Ensures surgeon preferences, equipment needs, and case requirements are met consistently.
• Communicates proactively with surgeons regarding case readiness, delays, or issues.

Education, Training & Staff Development

• Participates in orientation, education, and competency development for OR staff.
• Teaches specialty‑specific procedures, equipment, and clinical reasoning.
• Coaches colleagues through complex procedures and equipment use.
• Supports ongoing staff development and contributes to annual evaluations for specialty‑assigned staff.
• Ensures staff are trained on new equipment, procedures, and technologies.
• Collaborates with the OR Educator to develop specialty‑specific education plans.

Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensures compliance with AORN standards, Joint Commission requirements, and hospital policies.
• Promotes a culture of safety through peer‑to‑peer accountability and reporting of near misses.
• Implements infection prevention measures and maintains a safe, confidential environment.
• Accurately documents care, charges, implants, and intraoperative data per hospital policy.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and Value Analysis Team meetings.
• Supports audits, safety checks, and specialty‑specific quality metrics.
• Ensures specialty‑specific equipment is maintained, inspected, and safe for use.

Equipment, Technology & Vendor Management

• Demonstrates proficiency in setting up and troubleshooting OR equipment, including electrocautery, bipolar devices, drills, video systems, lasers, microscopes, headlights, OR tables, robotic systems, and positioning devices.
• Ensures specialty‑specific equipment is available, functional, and properly maintained.
• Collaborates with the Equipment & Supply Supervisor on specialty‑specific needs.
• Coordinates vendor access, schedules representatives, and ensures compliance with hospital policies.
• Evaluates new products and technologies for safety, effectiveness, and cost.

Operational Efficiency & Resource Management

• Supports efficient OR flow by anticipating needs, communicating proactively, and minimizing delays.
• Provides input on capital and operational budget needs for assigned specialties.
• Identifies cost‑saving opportunities and evaluates new products.
• Ensures accurate supply and implant charges.
• Participates in operational planning for new procedures, technologies, and service line expansion.
• Manages time effectively, minimizes incidental overtime, and prioritizes daily tasks.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

• Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program required.

Work Experience:

• Required to have worked within the specialty for a minimum of two years.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MS

Additional Certification/Licensure - obtained based on the required timeframe below

• Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

• Pediatric Advance Life Support

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

• NIH Stroke Scale

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

• Telemetry Nurse Education

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands: Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress