Surgical Services Coordinator RN

Where You’ll Work

Hello humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) 

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Services Coordinator Nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center, you will lead and manage our cutting-edge Robotic Program within a Level I Trauma Center operating 24/7. This pivotal role involves overseeing the entire perioperative robotic surgery journey, from scheduling to patient and staff education, within our advanced 12-room OR suite (1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio) and 44-bay PACU (1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio), both committed to the latest technology. You will serve as a critical liaison between physicians, nursing, allied health, and families, ensuring seamless communication and exceptional service.

Every day you will manage the robotic surgery schedule, including inventory of specialized instruments and auxiliary supplies for our DaVinci Surgical System. You'll conduct and oversee DaVinci System training for OR nursing and CST staff, covering pre-, intra-, and post-operative management, and provide clinical troubleshooting. Your responsibilities extend to supervising patient preparation for robotic procedures and continuously developing clinical pathways, all within an environment that fosters constant learning and skill enhancement.

To be successful in this role, you will exceptional communication, collaboration skills, and a deep understanding of robotic patient care standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to innovate in advanced surgical technology within a facility dedicated to highly specialized care.

• Manage robotic surgery schedule
• Order and maintain inventory of EndoWrist instruments and accessories
• Ensuring that patient receives best possible clinical and service experience from the time of surgery scheduling throughout the perioperative experience by overseeing patient OR staff and resident education.
• Maintaining the quality standards for responsive service including data management of key quality indicators.
• Functions as a liaison between the physicians nursing staff OR leadership allied health professionals patients and families. 

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Job Requirements

Required

• One year of OR Nursing experience including recent knowledge of Robotic Surgical Care in GYN, General, Urology and Thoracic patients 
• Registered Nurse: AZ

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Nursing (BSN)
• Masters Of Nursing (MSN)
• Three years of advanced knowledge of Robotic Surgery in all surgical specialties including GYN, Breast and Urology