Lead RN - General Surgery

About the role

We are seeking a Lead RN - General Surgery to coordinate day-to-day patient care activities within the department and act as a resource for the healthcare team, providers, and ancillary departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates day-to-day patient care activities within the department and acts as a resource for the healthcare team, providers, and ancillary departments.
• Acts independently to manage multiple scheduling tasks and assignments.
• Evaluates emergency situations and leads the nursing response to clinical emergencies.
• Phishes the schedule daily (2-3 days in advance) for proactive planning.
• Conducts daily equipment checks and ensures that quality controls are completed.
• Continuous rounding within the department to ensure patient throughput and flow, assisting as needed.
• Ensures clear communication with the healthcare team, providers, and management team using multiple avenues, including email, teams chat, and huddles.
• Responds to inquiries from patients, providers, healthcare team, and internal/external customers and supports resolution.
• Participates in departmental Quality Assurance activities and supports compliance with regulatory procedures and standards.
• Serves as a preceptor, resource, and mentor for new members of the healthcare team and nursing students.
• Participates in departmental orientation, training, and competency validation of new staff (after completion of validator training).
• Provide at least one (1) training in-service each year.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years of current RN clinical experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in area of specialty.
• Associates degree in nursing.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Registered Professional Nurse License (Georgia) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• N/A
• Specialty Certification at time of hire or within 1 (one) year.
• Bachelors (BSN) degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of current RN clinical experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in area of specialty.
• Associates degree in nursing.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Registered Professional Nurse License (Georgia) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• N/A
• Specialty Certification at time of hire or within 1 (one) year.
• Bachelors (BSN) degree.

Skills

• Collaborative
• Compassionate
• Flexible
• Leadership
• Socially Conscientious
• Trustworthy

Benefits

• We offer several benefits to our nurses.
• Our Culture
• Hear From Our People

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Full-time