Kootenai Health is seeking a community-minded, quality-driven, and highly motivated Neurosurgical Program Coordinator to join our team!

In this role, you will execute seamless coordination of care for patients experiencing a neurosurgical intervention and will be involved in all aspects of the patient perioperative care, which includes but is not limited to staff education, neurosurgical equipment operation and troubleshooting, case scheduling, preoperative assessment, preoperative care, surgical care, and postoperative care. You will serve as the point of contact for scheduling resources related to neurosurgical care.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates case flow, address conflicts, and communicates clearly and respectfully among team interactions. Works in collaboration with Director of surgery to ensure role clarity and staff competency
• Proactively reviews booking sheets and daily schedule for surgeon requests and coordinates equipment needs. Communicates with surgery scheduler and OR leadership team as appropriate to coordinate needs for service and scheduled procedures
• Maintains active presence in operating rooms during surgical procedures for service. Seeks consensus among surgeons within service related to products and services offered
• Actively solicits surgeon input for service improvement and education needs as primary surgeon interface
• Engages surgeons in development of capital and operational budgets
• Educates neurosurgical team on the unique complexity and precision that is required for each neurosurgical procedure performed and works to maximize team communication and performance
• Educates team to peak performance within neurosurgical specialty. Works in collaboration with Director of Surgery to assess for opportunities to improve performance
• Provides leadership and education in the introduction of new technology into service
• In consultation with OR Manager, develops educational programs for team related to service specialty. Works with the OR Manager & Perioperative Educator in planning & educating team and physicians on new equipment and supplies
• Maintains clinical proficiency in specialty area, supporting and educating clinical staff as needed in providing direct patient care while continually monitoring and evaluating the quality of care and services that is provided
• Monitors daily work aimed at improving team knowledge and service efficiency (on time starts, turnover times etc.)
• Provides input into staffing assignments, develops, and maintains staff competency assessments
• Collaborates with Sterile Processing team to identify and resolve sterilization and instrumentation needs related to assigned service line(s)
• Provides direct patient care as assigned. Flex’s schedule as necessary to provide coverage/staff support
• Works with resource leads to review supply needs of the service and balancing patient needs with fiscal responsibility. Standardizes and controls inventory. Develops and manages custom packs and trays
• Assists in development and complies with departmental policies and procedures. Participates in development/rules & regulations
• Safeguards employee and patient rights, and promotes a safe and healthy work environment.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment

Why Kootenai Health?
Kootenai Health has a solid reputation in the Pacific Northwest and has a rich history that spans nearly 60 years of innovation, achievements, and benchmarks in healthcare. Providing a comprehensive range of medical services, our main campus is located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and includes a 330-bed community-owned Level II Trauma hospital. We have been recognized among large employers as the No. 1 Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine, and are regularly recognized by Cleverly and Associates for providing value to our community.

Employer Highlights:

• 3 Time Magnet Designated since 2006 – This designation is nursing's top honor, accepted nationally as the gold standard in nursing excellence. Kootenai was the first hospital in the Inland Northwest to receive this designation and the second in Idaho.
• Member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network – In 2014 Kootenai Health became the 30th member, a national network of like-minded organizations that share a commitment to better serving patients and their families. Kootenai Health is the first health care organization in the Pacific Northwest to be selected as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, and, like all network members, will remain locally-owned and independent health care provider.
• Most Wired / Wireless Hospital, Hospital & Health Networks – Kootenai is consistently named one of the 100 Most Wired hospitals in the country. In this same survey, Kootenai also earned a spot on the list of Top 25 Most Wireless hospitals.
• 3 Time Gallup Great Workplace Award Winner - Kootenai Health has been recognized as one of the most engaged and productive workforces in the world!

Employer Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits! 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Dependent coverage is available at an additional cost.
• A tuition assistance program! If you want to further your education, we’ll help you pay for it!
• Looking forward to retirement? We’ll help you with that! We offer a 457 retirement plan through Fidelity with a match of 3-6% based on years of service and defined contribution account which puts 2% of your annual income into a retirement account for you.
• Competitive wages and annual increases!
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program!
• Employee reward, recognition, and retention programs!
• Professional development and leadership training opportunities!
• And much more!

Please reach out to Morgan Biddle at mbiddle@kh.org with questions.

Have you considered a career at Kootenai Health? Maybe you should!

Apply today!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sex.