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Surgery Clinical Practice Coordinator

  • Syracuse
  • Registered Nurses
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Mar 20 2026
  • Nursing-Surgical Svcs Admin
  • State of New York
  • TH Staff Associate, NSSL4
  • 86189
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The Surgery Clinical Practice Coordinator (SCPC) facilitates coordination between multidisciplinary teams caring for inpatient surgery patients to ensure high-quality outcomes on acute care surgical units (5A, 5B, 7A). The SCPC will collaborate with local and national experts to drive innovative care, lead organizational and system change, and optimize resources to improve patient outcomes. They will provide clinical expertise, staff education, and lead and/or assist with system-wide surgical initiatives. They will maintain effective relationships with nursing leaders and interdisciplinary colleagues while demonstrating professionalism and leadership within the institution. The SCPC exemplifies Upstate's mission, vision, and values while practicing in accordance with Upstate's policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS licensed/registered RN. Master's degree in Nursing and three years post licensure acute care experience required. Excellent written/oral communication, organizational skills, and strong problem-solving abilities required. CPR-BLS certification is required by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

National certification in a specialty field is strongly preferred.

Work Days:

Monday-Friday, Days

Message to Applicants:

Posting was refreshed on 03/20/2026 but originally posted on 7/31/2025.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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