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RN Clinical Coordinator Operating Room
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Pueblo, CO, 81004-3733
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 36.22-57.78 HOUR
Date Posted : 14 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
RN Clinical Coordinators may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to $8,000. Ask a recruitment team member for more information to learn more!
Embrace your purpose and unique talents now, and put them to work. We value individuals with exceptional skills, but your dedication to a greater cause is what we cherish the most. Our organization thrives on this ethos, providing a supportive team environment with resources to help you succeed, guided by leaders who genuinely care about your growth and achievements.
As an RN Clinical Coordinator you will actively support the department director/manager by coordinating clinical and department activities for the unit. You will not serve as a supervisor or manager; instead serve as a clinical nurse and resource to the staff, authorize work procedures and assign duties, shift charge, as well as:
- Demonstrating strong clinical judgment and ensuring high-quality care delivery to each patient.
- Acting as a vital link between physicians and the patient care team to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration.
- Maintaining communication and promote cooperation with unit staff and other departments.
- Provides input and recommendations to the director/manager on coaching, mentoring and performance management of associates.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.
- Act as a professional role model for all staff by demonstrating ethical/legal/professional nursing.
- Promotes the optimal health, well-being, and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines, and the State Nurse Practice Act.
- Actively serves on unit as a registered nurse and may take patient assignments based on unit and patient needs and acuity.
- Being personally, accountable for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
**Previous OR Experience Required- 2 yrs min**
**Previous Leadership/ Charge experience highly preferred**
Day to Day Duties:
- Developing strong working relations with surgeons, staff, and companies’ representatives. Checking the operative schedule weeks in advance making sure all supplies and equipment are available.
- Occasional running the front desk.
- Ensuring ORs are staffed and getting relieved on time.
- Scheduling, Rounding on staff and rooms. Ensuring ORs are cleaned and ready for a procedure.
- Putting instruments and equipment away.
- Oversight of Operating Room in collaboration with OR leadership and physicians.
- Ensuring ORs are prepared for procedure
Secondary roles:
- Working in OR as a staff RN.
- Helping staff get breaks and lunch.
- This position will also be eligible for the Clinical Ladder.
8 OR Suites
Approx. 180-200+ cases per month
Schedule- 40hrs/ week- Variable shifts per surgical volume and current unit needs. TBD during interview with OR Manager.
Call Not required
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
Education
- Associates Degree in Nursing (Nursing Diploma or by endorsement) required
- BSN, preferred
Licensure
- RN License to practice in state of employment as applicable, required
- Nursing Specialty Certification, preferred
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of direct clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
Physical Requirements
- Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
For more than 135 years, St. Mary-Corwin has cared for the people of Pueblo and the surrounding southern Colorado communities. Driven by a commitment to Pueblo and our healing ministry, St. Mary- Corwin is focused on its core areas of clinical strength: cancer care and orthopedic services. This concentration enables St. Mary-Corwin to serve the southern Colorado region with high quality, high value care for generations to come. Residents of Pueblo enjoy a moderate cost of living within this modern, mid-sized community while experiencing everything great about life in Colorado, including world- class nearby outdoor recreation, thriving local arts and culture, numerous parks, festivals and much more.
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Frequently asked questions
Unlike standard OR nurses, an RN Clinical Coordinator blends hands-on patient care with operational oversight, ensuring smooth communication between surgeons and staff, managing schedules, and supporting clinical quality without acting as a supervisor. This dual role demands strong clinical judgment and leadership in Pueblo's surgical environment.
Key skills include advanced clinical judgment, collaborative communication with surgeons and staff, expertise in OR logistics, and adaptability in variable surgical volumes. Familiarity with Colorado's nurse practice regulations enhances compliance and patient safety, critical for thriving in Catholic Health Initiatives' OR teams.
Daily duties encompass orchestrating OR schedules, verifying supply readiness, facilitating staff breaks, ensuring room cleanliness, and acting as a clinical resource. The role also involves occasional direct patient care and frontline support, balancing administrative tasks with hands-on nursing in a high-volume surgical unit.
Catholic Health Initiatives provides a relocation bonus up to $8,000, competitive compensation aligned with Pueblo’s market, and access to a supportive team culture focused on professional growth. These perks attract skilled RNs committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality surgical care in southern Colorado.
The organization fosters growth through mentorship, clinical ladder eligibility, and leadership input opportunities. RN Clinical Coordinators benefit from structured guidance and a mission-driven environment that values ethical nursing practices and continuous professional development in the surgical setting.
Yes, Pueblo's healthcare market shows growing demand for skilled OR coordinators due to expanding surgical services at St. Mary-Corwin. This trend reflects regional population needs and the hospital's focus on cancer and orthopedic care, making these roles increasingly competitive locally.
A valid Colorado RN license is mandatory, while certifications like CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) enhance a candidate's profile. Specialty credentials aligned with operating room nursing improve job prospects and signal commitment to quality care within Pueblo’s healthcare facilities.
Salaries typically range between $70,000 and $85,000 annually in Pueblo, depending on experience and certifications. This reflects the local cost of living and institutional budget, offering competitive compensation for clinical coordinators managing complex OR operations.
Coordinators must juggle high surgical volumes, ensure resource availability, and maintain seamless communication across multidisciplinary teams. Adapting to variable shifts and balancing clinical duties with coordination tasks are common challenges in this dynamic Catholic Health Initiatives environment.
The mission emphasizes humankindness and holistic care, fostering a supportive atmosphere where coordinators are valued beyond clinical skills. This culture encourages ethical nursing, relationship-based care, and personal growth, deeply impacting daily collaboration and patient interactions.