Clinical Team Leader-Surgery Cardiac Team -Methodist

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assists manager/supervisor with daily operations of specialty team.
• Contributes to the maintenance of high quality, cost effective patient care by communicating with scheduling, physicians and team members regarding upcoming procedures.
• Provides clinical leadership by directing, coordinating and delegating patient care in an organized manner, allowing for flexibility and growth of team members.
• Acts as an interdepartmental liaison promoting effective team work.
• Evaluates and coaches team members relative to job performance to achieve a high level of productivity and quality care.
• Provides input regarding team members performance to supervisors/managers.
• Acts as a liaison between physicians and sales representatives to ensure hospital and department policy is followed.
• Actively participates in value analysis.
• Acts as a mentor and resource to educate team members and physicians on the concepts and philosophies of value purchasing.
• Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
• Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and healthcare team.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
• Experience: Three years of operating room experience.