Endoscopy Clinical Leader Full Time

American Addiction Centers

7d • $41 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

Endoscopy Clinical Leader
Clinical Leader in Endoscopy
12 Bays
20-40 Cases per day
Monday-Friday 4- 10-hour shifts. No weekends or call.
Must have previous Endoscopy experience.
Full time - 40 Hours a Week
Competitive Benefit Package Medical, Dental, Vision, & PTO on Day 1 of employment!

Requirements

• Licensure: Nurse, Registered (RN)
• Education/Experience Required: BSN preferred 3 yrs. experience in the specialty area of the unit with evidence of leadership ability Effective 7/1/2015: New Hires and Non-Good Shepherd Transfers- BSN preferred, ADN with agreement to enroll in BSN completion program in two years to be completed in five years. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Earn 10.0 continuing education credits annually
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Good organization skills Good communication skills Good human relation skills Ability to conceptualize Basic computer skills Current Illinois RN license CPR
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understanding child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and signs of normal aging. Prior experience with a variety of age groups is preferred. Must be willing to work with exposure to body fluids, hazardous material or life threatening diseases. Ability to work under time constraints in a fast-paced environment and in demanding situations. Ability to respond quickly to emergencies. Ability to flex hours. Ability to respond to fire or other codes within the Clinical Area. Ability to communicate and work effectively with others at sufficient pace.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive nursing care delivery is ensured by collaborating with physicians and other health care providers in accordance with standards of nursing practice and established policy and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for direct patient care.
• Functions as a role model to support case management.
• Assumes responsibility for the Surgery schedule.
• Collaborates with Surgical Supply Tech to make sure all necessary supplies, instrumentation and implants are available for use.
• Collaborates with Anesthesia to provide the necessary anesthesia care.
• Adequate staffing is provided through the development of staffing plans and schedules.
• Participates in the selection and development of qualified staff to meet unit and staffing needs on all shifts.
• Insures a comprehensive orientation is offered to all new associates.
• Identifies performance issues, participates in developmental plans and disciplinary action as well as counseling and termination.
• Provides coaching and mentoring for staff on a group and individual level.
• Participates in revising, deleting, developing job descriptions on an ongoing basis to most effectively meet the workload and demands.
• Assesses acuity, caseload and complexity of patients to determine adequate staffing levels; determines need for overtime.
• Personnel, facilities, and materials are maintained at required service levels through participation in departmental budget planning and monitoring.
• Collaborates with Director/Manager to prepare operating budget by reviewing clinical and statistical data.
• Prepares and submits reports which reflect unit operations, utilization of personnel and productivity levels.
• Implements cost effective strategies (e.g., inventory, linen control, clinical CQI).
• Inter- and intra-departmental and physician working relationships are managed in order to achieve continued user satisfaction.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses and other health care team members to assure delivery of quality care.
• Actively participates in hospital committees and projects.
• Staff are coached and mentored in order to direct the strategic initiatives in case management.
• Collaborates with case managers, physicians and staff to improve outcomes.
• Implements case management strategies.
• Identifies opportunities and implements strategies to improve clinical outcomes.
• Conducts timely performance evaluations.
• Safe environment for patients and staff is ensured.
• Reviews and maintains technical and aseptic practice guidelines.
• Ensures all policies and practices meet requirements of regulatory bodies such as Accrediting Organization, IDPH, Chicago Board of Health, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefit Package Medical, Dental, Vision, & PTO on Day 1 of employment!
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level