OR Team Lead (Ortho) – STHS Surgery Center

St. Tammany Health System•Covington, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. The Registered Nurse OR Team Leader is responsible for assigned surgical service specialty lines such as, Ortho, ENT, GYN, etc. The assigned service lines may change based on the demand, growth, and/or complexity of the service line. Accountable for staff & case coordination, efficiency, product & equipment management, education & competency, preference cards, quality care, and core measures. Assists with implementing and evaluating nursing interventions by coordinating, delegating, and supervising the care provided by the healthcare team. Facilitates problem resolution and collaborates with the STHS Surgery Center Management team, Director of STHS Surgery Center OR, and other supervisory staff. The OR Team Leader is the direct contact to the physicians, their First Assistants, and Practitioners. Provides direct and indirect care of the perioperative patients.

Requirements

Current LA RN Licensure
Minimum of two (2) years of experience of the perioperative and intraoperative processes
Current BLS and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.
The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
Two years OR orthopedic specialty experience required

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year leadership experience (charge nurse or greater) preferred
Specialty Team Leader experience preferred with an acute care organization
Management/Supervisory experience preferred
CNOR preferred
BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Staff & case coordination
Efficiency
Product & equipment management
Education & competency
Preference cards
Quality care
Core measures
Implementing and evaluating nursing interventions by coordinating, delegating, and supervising the care provided by the healthcare team
Facilitating problem resolution
Collaborating with the STHS Surgery Center Management team, Director of STHS Surgery Center OR, and other supervisory staff
Direct contact to the physicians, their First Assistants, and Practitioners
Provides direct and indirect care of the perioperative patients