OR Service LINE Coordinator - Duke University Hospital

Overview

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

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 the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Position

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: Day shift, primarily weekday coverage

• Support patient care and facilitate activities and processes associated with the OR daily schedule, special equipment, instrumentation, inventory, and preference cards for selected surgical service line(s).
• Coordinate with care teams to ensure smooth day-to-day room flow and real-time troubleshooting of schedule or equipment issues.
• Serve as a frontline resource and escalation point during complex cases; act as a knowledgeable clinical resource for the team.
• Lead intra-day operations related to case coordination and surgeon preference management; support surgical scheduling and coordination efforts.
• Maintain strong communication with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and support services.

• Strong OR operational knowledge, especially neurosurgery workflows and instrumentation.
• Experience with surgical scheduling, case coordination, and surgeon preference management.
• Familiarity with supply and implant workflows and coordination with supply chain teams.
• Ability to lead day-to-day room flow and troubleshoot schedule or equipment issues in real time.
• Strong communication skills for working with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and support services.
• Experience with process improvement and data-driven decision making (QSight experience is a plus).
• Comfort serving as a frontline resource and escalation point during complex cases.
• Clinical OR experience and demonstrated leadership or charge experience are strongly preferred.

Level Characteristics

N/A

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Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required.

Experience

Two or more years of OR experience.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Must have current or compact RN license in the State of North Carolina. BCLS certification is required. CNOR certification preferred.

Note:
This posting reflects the current requirements and does not guarantee the position is open or applications will be accepted. Equal Opportunity Employer statements are included above.