Children's National Hospital
RN Clinical Coordinator - Orthopedic Surgery
Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
RN Clinical Coordinator – Orthopedic Surgery
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Pay Range This range is provided by Children's National Hospital. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $89,752.00/yr – $149,593.60/yr
Responsibilities
The Clinical Coordinator initiates and supports work efforts that maximize quality, safety, and services in defined perioperative specialties.
Organizes patient care activities and serves as the primary clinical resource to the OR team in the designated specialty to provide quality nursing care.
Supports the overall coordination of the surgical specialty and actively collaborates with physicians and staff to facilitate the dynamic environment of perioperative services.
Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC and CSS Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Facilitates the activities of the school health services personnel team.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree BSN (Preferred – Required)
Minimum Work Experience:
4 Years Experience As An OR RN (Required). 1 year of demonstrated nursing leadership experience (Preferred).
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required); Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required).
Functional Accountabilities:
Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (Preferred).
Required Skills & Knowledge
Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits of trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
Building Partnerships – Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.
Collaboration – Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
Communication – Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
Diversity and Inclusion – Being sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce; recognizing the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fostering a work environment reflective of the community at large.
Decision Making – Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizing probable consequences.
Managing Relationships – Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication and strengthen relationships.
Managing Work – Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Participates in quality improvement activities and uses quality measures to understand individual and unit performance.
Works within scope of practice and delegates according to Nurse Practice Act.
Functions In The Role Of a Clinical Coordinator
In collaboration with the perioperative team and physicians, plans, organizes, and directs the specialty service under their charge to ensure case readiness.
Serve as the primary surgeon interface for the designated surgical specialty(s).
Actively communicates with physicians to plan for resource needs and utilization.
Maintain awareness of upcoming surgical cases and arranges adequate resources/resolves conflicts in advance of the surgery.
Create and maintain surgical procedure / surgeon preference cards within the specialty to provide a comprehensive description of equipment instrument, room set up, medication and patient care needs necessary for the intraoperative care of the patient undergoing the identified surgery.
Be available daily (when working) to provide clinical expertise and assistance to staff working within the specialty practice.
Display a proactive, positive customer service attitude.
Demonstrate the ability to respond to multiple demands at once and prioritize and delegate appropriate tasks to all OR team members to facilitate the efficient and safe movement of patients through the OR.
Communicate with Perioperative leadership / AIC / charge nurse regarding OR room changes that affect the scheduled time of patients.
Exhibit ethical and professional responsibility to contribute to patient care, customer service, teamwork, and professionalism always.
Coordinate the ordering and securing of supplies, equipment, and instrumentation.
Coordinate the ordering and securing of supplies on behalf of providers in a cost‑conscious manner.
Facilitate the ordering of specialty instrumentation to ensure broken or missing instruments are repaired or replaced, or to advance new technologies.
Identify need for loaner equipment when necessary.
Monitor proper care and handling of instruments including placement of instruments on case carts.
Keep staff aware of status of specialty equipment.
Communicate closely with the SPD manager on the quality, quantity, and functionality of instruments.
Coordinate new product evaluation for the defined specialty service(s):
Establish effective relationships with manufacturer reps.
Maintain current knowledge of product innovations.
Involve physician and nursing staff with product evaluations.
Purchase and or recommend for purchase supplies/instrumentation.
Provide input and recommendations for preparation and implementation of capital budget.
In collaboration with Education Team:
Ensure staff are well prepared to optimally perform clinical accountabilities.
Identify team and department education and training needs for the specialty service(s).
Precept / supervise new employees to the specialty service(s).
Educate staff on new or established techniques, technology, and equipment.
Teach and enforce department standards for performance, patient care, safety, and service.
Inform other team members of orientee’s progress and goals when assigning them to work with an orientee.
Continually review and evaluate the individual’s practical application of knowledge and skills, providing additional training as required.
Ensure appropriate documentation of orientation program via skills checklist.
Suggest daily patient care assignment for orientee in collaboration with Manager and Education team.
Quality and Safety:
Demonstrate knowledge and implement patient safety and quality improvements for the defined surgical specialty.
Foster a collaborative practice to promote safety, quality and problem solving.
Maintain an environment to assure surgical specialty readiness for all accreditation and regulatory surveys.
Exhibit an open mind to listen, challenge, and influence patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Support leadership decisions and initiatives in a positive manner.
Actively participate in the development and revision of department policies.
Provide direct patient care as needed.
Risk & Safety Knowledge
Actively participates in Universal Protocol and timeout, including fire risk assessment with the surgical team prior to the start of the surgical procedure according to hospital policy guidelines.
Validates implants with Surgeon.
Understands purpose of positioning devices and uses them correctly, following policy, to protect the patient from injury and to promote optimal exposure.
Follow established policy and procedures for instrument counts; initiate corrective actions when instrument counts are incorrect.
Verifies medications, concentrations, expiration dates of all medication received on the sterile field in concert with ST, surgeon and Anesthesia provider.
Communicates observations or concerns related to unsafe situations that pose a risk to patients, families or the healthcare team.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making.
Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
Pay attention to detail, practice STAR – Stop, Think, Act, Review.
Assist the surgical team with emergency situations.
Accountability & Professional Judgment
Exercise judgment in decision making.
Arrive to the unit on time.
Handle difficult situations appropriately.
Utilize downtime constructively.
Comply with departmental policies and procedures.
Identify own learning needs and seek out opportunities to meet those needs; apply education and training to daily work to enhance personal knowledge and skills.
Consistently participate in staff meetings and in‑service to improve skills.
Complete, document, and report all mandatory education and training.
Exemplary Professional Practice
Role‑model excellent clinical skills with complex patients; care reflects analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions.
Direct prioritization and organization of care for complex patients with rapidly changing needs.
Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice.
Excel in organizational skills, adjust for changes and complete assignments on time.
Role‑model caring in all encounters with patient/family, evidenced by feedback from parents and increased patient satisfaction scores.
New Knowledge, Innovations & Improvements
Initiate ways to improve operations through quality improvement and implement related solutions.
Serve as a resource for current, new information or changes in specialty area.
Incorporate best practices based on benchmarks and evidence within the literature.
Mentor and precept new nurses in clinical specialties.
Demonstrate proficiency in three or more preferred surgical specialties.
Transformational Leadership
Contribute to Magnet re‑designation as evidenced by independent involvement or leadership in committees, task forces and/or community outreach.
Role‑model critical thinking skills by problem‑solving patient care and unit/system issues.
Communicate effectively to advocate for patients and propose solutions to system issues.
Model procedures for escalation of issues and utilize chain of command.
Maintain collegial and respectful relationships with peers, physicians and other departments.
Use proper hand‑off processes and follow up on inconsistent practice related to handoff.
Take the lead in implementing change and support management decisions.
Model empathy, concern, and a desire to help others.
Structural Empowerment
Independently maintain regulatory requirements such as license and BLS.
Initiate professional activities to enhance nursing practice.
Engage in active review or peers giving constructive feedback through timely participation in evaluations.
Model adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; champion advancement of education and certification.
Orchestrate involvement of the healthcare team and model professional behavior and teamwork with co‑workers.
Provide resources as needed and know when to escalate to the next level.
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Teamwork / Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement / Problem‑Solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
Cost Management / Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently.
Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
Pay attention to details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.
Primary Location District of Columbia – Washington
Work Schedule Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Job Posting Date Nov 20, 2025
Full‑Time Salary Range 89,752
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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Pay Range This range is provided by Children's National Hospital. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $89,752.00/yr – $149,593.60/yr
Responsibilities
The Clinical Coordinator initiates and supports work efforts that maximize quality, safety, and services in defined perioperative specialties.
Organizes patient care activities and serves as the primary clinical resource to the OR team in the designated specialty to provide quality nursing care.
Supports the overall coordination of the surgical specialty and actively collaborates with physicians and staff to facilitate the dynamic environment of perioperative services.
Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC and CSS Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Facilitates the activities of the school health services personnel team.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree BSN (Preferred – Required)
Minimum Work Experience:
4 Years Experience As An OR RN (Required). 1 year of demonstrated nursing leadership experience (Preferred).
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required); Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required).
Functional Accountabilities:
Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (Preferred).
Required Skills & Knowledge
Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits of trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
Building Partnerships – Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.
Collaboration – Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
Communication – Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
Diversity and Inclusion – Being sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce; recognizing the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fostering a work environment reflective of the community at large.
Decision Making – Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizing probable consequences.
Managing Relationships – Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication and strengthen relationships.
Managing Work – Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Participates in quality improvement activities and uses quality measures to understand individual and unit performance.
Works within scope of practice and delegates according to Nurse Practice Act.
Functions In The Role Of a Clinical Coordinator
In collaboration with the perioperative team and physicians, plans, organizes, and directs the specialty service under their charge to ensure case readiness.
Serve as the primary surgeon interface for the designated surgical specialty(s).
Actively communicates with physicians to plan for resource needs and utilization.
Maintain awareness of upcoming surgical cases and arranges adequate resources/resolves conflicts in advance of the surgery.
Create and maintain surgical procedure / surgeon preference cards within the specialty to provide a comprehensive description of equipment instrument, room set up, medication and patient care needs necessary for the intraoperative care of the patient undergoing the identified surgery.
Be available daily (when working) to provide clinical expertise and assistance to staff working within the specialty practice.
Display a proactive, positive customer service attitude.
Demonstrate the ability to respond to multiple demands at once and prioritize and delegate appropriate tasks to all OR team members to facilitate the efficient and safe movement of patients through the OR.
Communicate with Perioperative leadership / AIC / charge nurse regarding OR room changes that affect the scheduled time of patients.
Exhibit ethical and professional responsibility to contribute to patient care, customer service, teamwork, and professionalism always.
Coordinate the ordering and securing of supplies, equipment, and instrumentation.
Coordinate the ordering and securing of supplies on behalf of providers in a cost‑conscious manner.
Facilitate the ordering of specialty instrumentation to ensure broken or missing instruments are repaired or replaced, or to advance new technologies.
Identify need for loaner equipment when necessary.
Monitor proper care and handling of instruments including placement of instruments on case carts.
Keep staff aware of status of specialty equipment.
Communicate closely with the SPD manager on the quality, quantity, and functionality of instruments.
Coordinate new product evaluation for the defined specialty service(s):
Establish effective relationships with manufacturer reps.
Maintain current knowledge of product innovations.
Involve physician and nursing staff with product evaluations.
Purchase and or recommend for purchase supplies/instrumentation.
Provide input and recommendations for preparation and implementation of capital budget.
In collaboration with Education Team:
Ensure staff are well prepared to optimally perform clinical accountabilities.
Identify team and department education and training needs for the specialty service(s).
Precept / supervise new employees to the specialty service(s).
Educate staff on new or established techniques, technology, and equipment.
Teach and enforce department standards for performance, patient care, safety, and service.
Inform other team members of orientee’s progress and goals when assigning them to work with an orientee.
Continually review and evaluate the individual’s practical application of knowledge and skills, providing additional training as required.
Ensure appropriate documentation of orientation program via skills checklist.
Suggest daily patient care assignment for orientee in collaboration with Manager and Education team.
Quality and Safety:
Demonstrate knowledge and implement patient safety and quality improvements for the defined surgical specialty.
Foster a collaborative practice to promote safety, quality and problem solving.
Maintain an environment to assure surgical specialty readiness for all accreditation and regulatory surveys.
Exhibit an open mind to listen, challenge, and influence patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Support leadership decisions and initiatives in a positive manner.
Actively participate in the development and revision of department policies.
Provide direct patient care as needed.
Risk & Safety Knowledge
Actively participates in Universal Protocol and timeout, including fire risk assessment with the surgical team prior to the start of the surgical procedure according to hospital policy guidelines.
Validates implants with Surgeon.
Understands purpose of positioning devices and uses them correctly, following policy, to protect the patient from injury and to promote optimal exposure.
Follow established policy and procedures for instrument counts; initiate corrective actions when instrument counts are incorrect.
Verifies medications, concentrations, expiration dates of all medication received on the sterile field in concert with ST, surgeon and Anesthesia provider.
Communicates observations or concerns related to unsafe situations that pose a risk to patients, families or the healthcare team.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making.
Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
Pay attention to detail, practice STAR – Stop, Think, Act, Review.
Assist the surgical team with emergency situations.
Accountability & Professional Judgment
Exercise judgment in decision making.
Arrive to the unit on time.
Handle difficult situations appropriately.
Utilize downtime constructively.
Comply with departmental policies and procedures.
Identify own learning needs and seek out opportunities to meet those needs; apply education and training to daily work to enhance personal knowledge and skills.
Consistently participate in staff meetings and in‑service to improve skills.
Complete, document, and report all mandatory education and training.
Exemplary Professional Practice
Role‑model excellent clinical skills with complex patients; care reflects analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions.
Direct prioritization and organization of care for complex patients with rapidly changing needs.
Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice.
Excel in organizational skills, adjust for changes and complete assignments on time.
Role‑model caring in all encounters with patient/family, evidenced by feedback from parents and increased patient satisfaction scores.
New Knowledge, Innovations & Improvements
Initiate ways to improve operations through quality improvement and implement related solutions.
Serve as a resource for current, new information or changes in specialty area.
Incorporate best practices based on benchmarks and evidence within the literature.
Mentor and precept new nurses in clinical specialties.
Demonstrate proficiency in three or more preferred surgical specialties.
Transformational Leadership
Contribute to Magnet re‑designation as evidenced by independent involvement or leadership in committees, task forces and/or community outreach.
Role‑model critical thinking skills by problem‑solving patient care and unit/system issues.
Communicate effectively to advocate for patients and propose solutions to system issues.
Model procedures for escalation of issues and utilize chain of command.
Maintain collegial and respectful relationships with peers, physicians and other departments.
Use proper hand‑off processes and follow up on inconsistent practice related to handoff.
Take the lead in implementing change and support management decisions.
Model empathy, concern, and a desire to help others.
Structural Empowerment
Independently maintain regulatory requirements such as license and BLS.
Initiate professional activities to enhance nursing practice.
Engage in active review or peers giving constructive feedback through timely participation in evaluations.
Model adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; champion advancement of education and certification.
Orchestrate involvement of the healthcare team and model professional behavior and teamwork with co‑workers.
Provide resources as needed and know when to escalate to the next level.
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Teamwork / Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement / Problem‑Solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
Cost Management / Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently.
Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
Pay attention to details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.
Primary Location District of Columbia – Washington
Work Schedule Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Job Posting Date Nov 20, 2025
Full‑Time Salary Range 89,752
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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