MUSC Health
RN Specialty Coordinator – Preoperative Assessment Clinic
MUSC Health, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408
Job Description Summary
The Preoperative Assessment Clinic within Perioperative Services supports patients scheduled for surgical and procedural care across multiple MUSC Health locations. A critical function of the clinic is early identification of patients requiring preoperative assessment, specialty review, or additional coordination prior to scheduling or surgery. RN Specialty Coordinator – Referral Queue
This role performs advanced chart review, applies specialty-specific criteria, determines appropriate preoperative pathways, and coordinates next steps to ensure patients are accurately routed, appropriately scheduled, and prepared for surgery. This position plays a key role in reducing inappropriate scheduling, preventing late discoveries, and supporting safe, efficient surgical throughput. It works in close partnership with non‑clinical scheduling staff, providing clinical guidance and decision support to ensure patients are scheduled appropriately and efficiently. Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type
Employee Worker Sub‑Type
Regular Cost Center
CC000259 CHS – Ambulatory Preop Clinic (RT) Pay Rate Type
Hourly Pay Grade
Health‑29 Scheduled Weekly Hours
40 Work Shift
Monday‑Friday. No nights, weekends, or holidays. Job Summary/Purpose
Under the direction of clinic leadership, the RN Specialty Coordinator manages and reviews referrals routed to the Preoperative Assessment Clinic referral queue. The coordinator applies independent nursing judgment to assess patient complexity, determines need for preoperative clinic involvement or specialty review, and coordinates appropriate next steps prior to scheduling or surgery. The RN Specialty Coordinator functions as a clinical decision‑maker within established protocols and serves as a liaison between surgical services, anesthesia, specialty clinics, and scheduling teams. Minimum Training and Education
Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141 for more details. Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience required. Experience in perioperative, preoperative assessment, specialty care, or complex ambulatory workflows preferred. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA‑recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Physical and Mental Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working indoors and outdoors, from elevated or confined spaces, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, pinching, gross and fine manipulation, reaching overhead, repetitive hand/wrist/elbow/shoulder motions, balancing and coordination, lifting and carrying 50 lb unassisted, approximate force requirements, visual and hearing acuity, handling stressful situations, working rotating shifts, overtime, latex‑safe environment, respirator qualification as required. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Health Care Provider; Hospitals and Health Care EEO Statement
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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The Preoperative Assessment Clinic within Perioperative Services supports patients scheduled for surgical and procedural care across multiple MUSC Health locations. A critical function of the clinic is early identification of patients requiring preoperative assessment, specialty review, or additional coordination prior to scheduling or surgery. RN Specialty Coordinator – Referral Queue
This role performs advanced chart review, applies specialty-specific criteria, determines appropriate preoperative pathways, and coordinates next steps to ensure patients are accurately routed, appropriately scheduled, and prepared for surgery. This position plays a key role in reducing inappropriate scheduling, preventing late discoveries, and supporting safe, efficient surgical throughput. It works in close partnership with non‑clinical scheduling staff, providing clinical guidance and decision support to ensure patients are scheduled appropriately and efficiently. Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type
Employee Worker Sub‑Type
Regular Cost Center
CC000259 CHS – Ambulatory Preop Clinic (RT) Pay Rate Type
Hourly Pay Grade
Health‑29 Scheduled Weekly Hours
40 Work Shift
Monday‑Friday. No nights, weekends, or holidays. Job Summary/Purpose
Under the direction of clinic leadership, the RN Specialty Coordinator manages and reviews referrals routed to the Preoperative Assessment Clinic referral queue. The coordinator applies independent nursing judgment to assess patient complexity, determines need for preoperative clinic involvement or specialty review, and coordinates appropriate next steps prior to scheduling or surgery. The RN Specialty Coordinator functions as a clinical decision‑maker within established protocols and serves as a liaison between surgical services, anesthesia, specialty clinics, and scheduling teams. Minimum Training and Education
Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141 for more details. Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience required. Experience in perioperative, preoperative assessment, specialty care, or complex ambulatory workflows preferred. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA‑recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Physical and Mental Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working indoors and outdoors, from elevated or confined spaces, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, pinching, gross and fine manipulation, reaching overhead, repetitive hand/wrist/elbow/shoulder motions, balancing and coordination, lifting and carrying 50 lb unassisted, approximate force requirements, visual and hearing acuity, handling stressful situations, working rotating shifts, overtime, latex‑safe environment, respirator qualification as required. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Health Care Provider; Hospitals and Health Care EEO Statement
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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