RN - Registered Nurse Lead - Ambulatory Surgery - Operating Room

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years-Clinical (Required)
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
Acts Decisively
Leads Others
Supervisory Customer Service

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Leads team of staff with responsibility for all operational functions of the team.
Responsible for developing and initiating improvements in the organization and delivery of high quality, cost effective services.
Responsible for access to and the flow of patients and their treatments.
Oversees all aspects of assigned area which includes operational, quality and statistical.
Identifies and resolves discrepancies.
Leads the monitoring of customer satisfaction, turnaround time and other measurable parameters that represent indicators of departmental performance improvement.
Performs duties of the staff nurse within area of expertise.
Works in partnership as part of the team of clerical and nursing staff, and clinic support for the benefit of the patient.
Effectively manages people, resources and time in partnership with other team leaders to achieve results; shares resources as appropriate.
Proactively responds to and supports change; anticipates problems and effectively adjusts plans.
Balances short-term and long-term objectives.
Identifies and implements ways to reduce costs and streamline efforts within and between clinic areas while maintaining quality standards.
Adjusts to changing work needs and demands; helps others respond quickly; helps remove barriers to team effectiveness.
Structures work assignments to appropriate level to most effectively use resources; adjusts as needed.
Coordinates and manages the resources within the treatment room to maximize efficiency and safety.
Acts as mentor, teacher and coach to others includes new employees while maintaining their orientation folders and oversight; actively uses the team performance management process.
Motivates others to seek and participate in developmental opportunities.
Fosters an environment of continuous learning; takes risks; helps others understand that mistakes are an opportunity for learning; contributes to the professional growth of employees.
Ensures all required performance improvement and quality control documentation is completed for assigned sections.
Has knowledge of and insures compliance with all regulatory and accrediting requirements.
Identifies QC deficiencies, initiates and monitors corrective actions.
Participates in the interview and selection process for team members.
Monitors staffing, vacation scheduling, cross-training activities/ Coordinates and conducts team orientation with all new team members.
Coordinates performance evaluation process for all team members.
Gathers and evaluates input regarding employee discipline prior to implementing to insure fairness and standardization throughout the department.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Three medical plan choices , including expanded network options
Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous PTO that accrues quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
Family-friendly support : adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
Voluntary benefits : accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.