Operating Room Service Line Coordinator-Nights
Work Arrangement:
Requisition Number: 259986
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE HOSPITAL
Date: Sep 7, 2026
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About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North
Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States.
The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it
features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a
regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
Registered Nurse (Experienced) – Duke University Hospital – Operating
Room Service Line Coordinator
Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse II who will
embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care.
Shift: Nights (Monday–Sunday), with a variety of hours/shifts based on
unit needs
Preferred Skills: Demonstrates clinical expertise, including the
ability to both circulate and scrub cases, while also serving as a
knowledgeable clinical resource for the team
General Description of the Job Class
Responsible for supporting patient care and facilitating activities and
processes associated with the OR daily schedule, special equipment,
instrumentation, inventory and preference cards for selected surgical service
line(s).
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Demonstrates a knowledge of management and clinical skills essential to
the smooth and efficient operation of specific service line(s).
Maintains knowledge of regulatory standards and ensures compliance with
environment of care, health system and hospital specific policy, and
standard operating procedures.
Supervises RNs, Surgical Technologists and ancillary staff in the
performance of their daily duties in the operating room suite, including
input into performance evaluations and improvement.
Maintains equipment and instrumentation, in collaboration with the sterile
processing department, for the specific service line(s).
Maintains effective communication with OR teams to ensure performance to
key performance indicators.
Functions as charge nurse when needed.
Performs in role of circulating nurse and scrub nurse as needed to
maintain skills and procedural knowledge.
Makes assessment of daily OR schedule to ensure all resources are
available, including staffing, equipment, instrumentation, vendor needs
and supplies for all shifts.
Confirms correct preference card is associated with the scheduled
procedure.
Manages surgeon specific preference cards including the creation of
preference cards for new surgeons, as well as any changes identified by
surgeon and OR team.
Continuously plans actions necessary to maintain a smooth flow of the
daily OR schedule, making allowances for emergency cases or barriers that
impede the movement of cases in collaboration with the OR charge nurse.
Maintains proactive and timely communication with anesthesiologists and
surgeons of delays or situations that might impact the flow of their
cases.
Actively plans and implements education activities related to the specific
service line(s) for both new staff to the OR as well as continuing
education and advanced skill training, including new equipment and
supplies.
Responsible for learning, implementing and teaching new
technology/procedures.
Collaborates with OR teams in identifying and implementing innovative
models and best practices for quality improvement and cost reduction.
Collaborates with surgeons within specific service line(s) on a regular
basis to discuss barriers and changes to procedure needs.
Collaborates with peers at all DUHS OR platforms to enhance
standardization in practice across the health system.
Plan and assist with coordination of unit staff schedules.
Assist NMO in preparation and monitoring of budget utilization for service
line(s).
Collaborate with the manager for issue resolutions and projects to improve
work flow processes throughout the department utilizing a proactive
approach.
Collaborate with different departments (pharmacy, sterile processing,
supply chain, radiology) to resolve issues and improve work flow
processes throughout the department.
Participate with the nurse manager in the interview process and selection
of new staff.
Mentor and monitor the preceptors for all new employees.
Model and support the value of diversity in the workplace.
Provide oversight and support to charge nurse to ensure staffing
needs/assignments are made according to workload, staff competency and
scope of practice. Delegate responsibilities within the scope of practice
and validated competencies in order to meet the workload demands of the
shift.
Facilitate assignments that support learning for the orientee or nurse
learner.
Promote an atmosphere of open communication that facilitates staff input
into decision-making, resolution of conflict, and collegiality among all
health team members.
Communicate in an effective, professional manner.
Review and provide appropriate follow up/communication on SRSs related to
their team or patients in conjunction with NMO.
Facilitate and encourage staff participation in departmental and hospital
committee and council meetings.
Attend departmental and hospital committee meetings as assigned.
Other projects and duties as directed by the department manager.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required.
Experience
Two or more years of Operating Room experience.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Must have current or compact RN license in the State of North Carolina.
BCLS certification is required.
CNOR certification preferred.
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opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender,
gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin,
race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions),
sexual orientation or military status.
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exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and
welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all
voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold
these values.
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University Health System may include essential job functions that require
specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and
provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each
hiring department.
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