RN Service Line Lead MedSurg

Banner Health•Ogallala, NE

23h

About The Position

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you. Ogallala offers one of Nebraska's most popular recreational areas Lake McConaughy, the state's largest lake. There are all sorts of activities here from boating, fishing and camping to viewing the diverse avian populations. West Wing Golf Club provides a relaxing 18-hole game through moguls and greens while a stroll down Main Street offers a glimpse into life in a 19th Century town. Ogallala Community Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse Service Line Lead in Ogallala, Nebraska. We have a Service Line Lead opportunity for our MedSurg department, may float to our WIS and our ED departments. These position's are 40-hours per week with two 12-hour bedside shifts and two 8-hour paper shifts where you will manage handling Verge reports, staffing issues/concerns, equipment issues/concerns and participation in relevant committees. Ogallala Community Hospital combines tradition and technology in the charming small town of Ogallala, Nebraska. Our 18-bed facility is at the heart of a well-integrated, total care system from primary care to specialty care and is committed to meeting the health care needs of western Nebraska. Serving a patient population from newborns through geriatric patients, we operate a very busy outpatient clinic as well as a specialty clinic with a variety of visiting specialists, including cardiology, oncology, OB/GYN, podiatry, dermatology, bariatrics, pain management, and ophthalmology as well as a Retina Specialist. Our commitment to compassionate, innovative patient care is evidenced in our receiving accreditation from the Joint Commission as well as being recognized as an “age friendly facility”. We have received multiple awards including Safe Sleep Hospital Champion, Abusive Head Trauma Hospital Champion, Learned Breastfeeding Champion Award. We also provide a uniquely rewarding lifestyle for healthcare professionals. In fact, we are located just a few miles from the shore of beautiful Lake McConaughy, Nebraska's largest body of water. With more than 100 miles of shoreline and white sand beaches you'll enjoy recreational opportunities for all seasons. POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for supporting nursing leadership as well as planning and providing clinical support to patients and staff in a specific service line (ie: Med/Surg; OB; ED; etc.). This role performs under the guidance of the Associate Director, RN and collaborates with all other RN Service Line Leads to support the quality and continuity of services throughout the facility. This position coordinates oversight of quality, risk management, safety and nursing standards and collaborates with Clinical Education to coordinate and support the on-boarding and precepting of newly hired nurses within the designated service line.

Requirements

Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of nursing and healthcare as normally obtained through the completion of an Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Requires a current RN license in state of practice.
Requires certification for BLS.
Must possess at 2 or more years of clinical experience relevant to patient population.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills of specialty area.
Requires critical thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills to make optimal decisions based on multiple variables and desired outcomes.
Requires the ability to balance clinical skills with supervisory authority.
Must have the ability to consider the ultimate impact of decisions on the unit.
Must have the ability to practice skills according to department and professional standards and quality requirements.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees the operations of the service line to ensure smooth and efficient patient care management.
Assures appropriate patient assignments to beds and staff.
Collaborates with other Service Line Leads to complete daily rounding on patients and staff to ensure quality provision of care.
Performs standard assignments within own job functions.
Expanding knowledge of fundamental theories, practices, procedures, and concepts within the role’s function.
Manages the service line to ensure patient and employee satisfaction while promoting safety and retention.
Serves as a real time resource and assists with clinical expertise for unit staff and physicians for problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues.
Coordinates quality initiatives and process improvements.
Aligns and manages to metrics.
Collaborates with leader to develop leadership skills among staff including communication, decision-making, problem-solving/critical thinking, and employee engagement.
Functions as a role model and encourages staff to participate in their own development.
Facilitates service line meetings and shared governance/leadership efforts.
Responsible for assisting in selection, orientation, on-boarding, and retention.
Aligns with leader to coach and in development opportunities to create a culture of learning.
Assists in the development of the operational and capital budget needs of the service line.
Provides daily operational resource management including staff, supplies and equipment, and ensures optimal productivity for the service line.
Oversees service line staff to ensure excellent patient care.
Participates in activities that foster management skills while enabling staff to care for patients, determine schedules, edit timecards, research budget issues and order supplies.