Lead Registered Nurse - Operating Room

RIVERVIEW SURGICAL CENTER LLC•South Sioux City, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Riverview Surgical Center is a multi-specialty surgery center committed to excellence through innovation and compassionate care. Our facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology to support everything from general surgery to outpatient joint replacements in a comfortable, modern setting. Our team is defined by a culture of care, where nursing staff, surgeons, and administrative professionals collaborate to provide a seamless, hassle-free experience for our community. We are looking for dedicated individuals to grow with us in our mission to provide exceptional, compassionate healthcare. JOB SUMMARY: The Lead Nurse is under the direction of the Director of Nursing. The Lead Nurse is employed on a full-time basis with responsibility and authority to oversee clinical operational aspects of the ambulatory surgery center while reporting findings to the Director of Nursing. The Lead Nurse is also responsible for directing nursing staff in all clinical areas of the facility according to policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
State Licensure as Registered Nurse.
Current BLS and ACLS.
Clinical and supervisory experience in intraoperative setting.
Experience in directing teaching and leading personnel.
Applicable experience in Ambulatory Surgery Center operations.

Responsibilities

Adheres to and supports the mission, vision, values, goals, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Riverview Surgical Center, LLC.
Assesses the quality of care and communicates any concerns to the Director of Nursing.
Assists the Director of Nursing with functions of staff scheduling, policy development, education, in-service and coordination of patient care as indicated.
Demonstrated understanding of patient flow in the Intraoperative area.
Works in support of the scheduled cases and makes recommendations for changes to the schedule, plan of care, or staffing, as appropriate.
Performs as a role model and team leader.
Demonstrates leadership skills to delegate tasks to the team and assign responsibilities.
Will be an active member of the entire department, with the ability to help in roles outside of surgical specific job duties if needed.
Works in a collaborative manner with leaders and teams to achieve desired goals.
Actively participates in data gathering, quality improvement and outcomes measurements as outlined in the QAPI Plan.
Demonstrates awareness of infection control by always following established procedures.
Communicates and interprets facilities standards, policies and procedures to staff members, patients and visitors; and promotes adherence to them.