Current Department Employees: Lead Staff Nurse - Med/Surg - Part Time

Tahoe Forest Health System • Truckee, CA

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About The Position

Under the general direction of the MedSurg Manager, the Lead Staff Nurse coordinates and delivers care to patients 30 days old and older throughout their hospital stay, from admission through discharge. The nurse uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care, as well as identifying patient outcomes and post-discharge needs.

When working on the MedSurg unit, the nurse is designated Team Lead and oversees daily clinical operations, supporting high-quality, cost-effective care and customer service. The role coordinates with physicians and staff, helps ensure adequate staffing and regulatory readiness, supports department operations and quality improvement, and serves as a resource and mentor to other nurses. The position is part-time and day shift. It has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Certificate of completion from a college or vocational school that is an NLN-, CCNE-, or equivalently accredited school of nursing; nursing education must include clinical experiences with actual patients under qualified faculty supervision.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire.
• Nevada Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire.
• Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) BLS, ALS, and PALS Entry or Prep Curriculum, depending on previous BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS certification.
• Leadership ability.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Previous MedSurg experience.
• Prior work as a Team Lead.
• Prior experience coordinating staff schedules and daily assignments.
• Prior involvement in performance improvement projects.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR); EPIC experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties in the MedSurg Staff Nurse job description.
• Serve as Team Lead when working on the MedSurg unit.
• Oversee daily clinical operations to support high clinical quality, customer service, and cost-effective care.
• Communicate with physicians and staff to coordinate medical services.
• Assist the MedSurg Manager with interviews and training.
• Ensure adequate daily staffing.
• Implement operational changes as directed by the MedSurg Manager.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Coordinate with the MedSurg Manager and Lead Unit Clerk to support accurate, complete billing and charge capture.
• Resolve customer complaints or refer them to the MedSurg Manager as appropriate.
• Serve as the site specialist for department operations software, educate staff on its use, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with IT as needed.
• Coordinate ordering of medical supplies.
• Monitor clinic staffing and expenditures for budget compliance and provide the MedSurg Manager with justification for necessary overtime or unbudgeted expenses.
• Attend MedSurg meetings as an alternate for the MedSurg Manager.
• Participate in data collection and department quality improvement programs.
• Monitor and maintain department records and documentation.
• Participate in updating policies and procedures to reflect department workflow.
• Act as a resource and mentor for other nurses.
• Demonstrate System Values and comply with System policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed