Surgical Team Leader RN

Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN

About The Position

QUALIFICATIONS Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing BSN preferred Experience/Skills Possesses at least three to five years of surgery experience with successfully demonstrated supervisory, teaching, and nursing skills Evidence of progressive nursing experience desirable Understands current trends and practices in nursing Exhibits proficiency using equipment associated with position Coordinates care of patients on unit and oversees the delivery of care at the unit level Required Licenses/Certifications Registered Nurse licensed by the Indiana State Board of Nursing CPR ACLS (or within 1 year of hire) PALS Working Conditions Works in a clean, well-lit working environment Occupational exposure ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Behavioral Expectations Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations Management and Leadership Duties Assists the Director of Surgical Services with: 1. Investigation of patient/visitor/employee incidences by verifying completion of the report and following up with staff member involved 2. Resolution of concerns/complaints identified by patients, families, staff, and other members of the health care team 3. Evaluation of staff performance by providing on-going feedback Contacts appropriate individual (Surgical Services Director, Administrator, or on-call designee) for assistance in problem solving Keeps House Supervisor, CNO or Administrator, or on-call designee of any issues needing administrative attention Works in tandem with House Supervisor to ensure care is coordinated and unit is run efficiently Attends at least 80% of monthly departmental staff meetings annually and reviews/initials meeting minutes when unable to attend Staffing Assists the Director in maintaining adequate staffing, including reductions and increases to the daily schedule In conjunction with Director of Surgical Services, maintains employee health and infection control records In conjunction with House Supervisor, notifies law enforcement personnel and other governmental agencies when appropriate Assists with one-on-one rounding of personnel Ensures staff coverage for meals and breaks Assists Director in making daily and weekly assignments for staff Demonstrates mentoring abilities when interacting with staff Patient Care/Interdepartmental Duties Coordinates and facilitates communication between team members Assists in providing patient care and/or helping with special procedures depending upon staffing and patient acuity Accepts miscellaneous duties as related to and or assigned within capabilities/qualifications Monitors staff adherence to polices and protocols Maintains general overview of surgeons and their needs Monitors efficient room turnover Assists with monthly staff meetings Quality Assists with Daily Log, PI, and Quality projects Prepares charges for revenue department

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Possesses at least three to five years of surgery experience with successfully demonstrated supervisory, teaching, and nursing skills
Understands current trends and practices in nursing
Exhibits proficiency using equipment associated with position
Coordinates care of patients on unit and oversees the delivery of care at the unit level
Registered Nurse licensed by the Indiana State Board of Nursing
CPR
ACLS (or within 1 year of hire)
PALS

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
Evidence of progressive nursing experience desirable

Responsibilities

Assists the Director of Surgical Services with investigation of patient/visitor/employee incidences, resolution of concerns/complaints, and evaluation of staff performance.
Contacts appropriate individual for assistance in problem solving.
Keeps House Supervisor, CNO or Administrator, or on-call designee of any issues needing administrative attention
Works in tandem with House Supervisor to ensure care is coordinated and unit is run efficiently
Attends at least 80% of monthly departmental staff meetings annually and reviews/initials meeting minutes when unable to attend
Assists the Director in maintaining adequate staffing, including reductions and increases to the daily schedule
Maintains employee health and infection control records
Notifies law enforcement personnel and other governmental agencies when appropriate
Assists with one-on-one rounding of personnel
Ensures staff coverage for meals and breaks
Assists Director in making daily and weekly assignments for staff
Demonstrates mentoring abilities when interacting with staff
Coordinates and facilitates communication between team members
Assists in providing patient care and/or helping with special procedures depending upon staffing and patient acuity
Accepts miscellaneous duties as related to and or assigned within capabilities/qualifications
Monitors staff adherence to polices and protocols
Maintains general overview of surgeons and their needs
Monitors efficient room turnover
Assists with monthly staff meetings
Assists with Daily Log, PI, and Quality projects
Prepares charges for revenue department