The Clinical Leader – Operating Room (OR) provides clinical, operational, and leadership support for the Surgical Services Department. Under the direction of the Manager and Director of Surgical Services, the Clinical Leader coordinates daily surgical operations, facilitates patient throughput, ensures safe and efficient patient care, promotes regulatory compliance, and serves as a clinical resource for perioperative staff. The Clinical Leader functions as the shift operational leader, maintaining oversight of staffing, room utilization, patient flow, physician relations, and quality initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and clinical excellence.
Coordinates and oversees daily OR operations including:
Works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, sterile processing, PACU, Endoscopy, Labor & Delivery, and inpatient units to optimize surgical throughput.
Functions as the primary board runner/resource nurse as assigned.
Promotes compliance with:
Assists with:
Promotes a culture of safety and high reliability.
Develops collaborative relationships with:
Addresses operational concerns in real time to improve efficiency and physician satisfaction.
Facilitates communication between physicians and departmental leadership.
Supports departmental readiness for:
Assists in maintaining compliance documentation.
Participates in policy review and implementation.
Participates in projects focused on improving:
Uses departmental metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Maintains effective communication with:
Communicates operational concerns promptly and professionally.
Demonstrates competency in:
