Registered Nurse Team Leader - Operating Room City Campus - Full Time

Job Code: #3252 | Non-Exempt | Revised: 12/23

About the role

The OR/PACU Team Leader is a member of the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with the Physician/Anesthesiologist and staff. The Team Leader utilizes the care process consistent with their license and/or certification, including initiation of interventions within individual scope of practice. Responsibilities include overseeing coordination of the interdisciplinary plan of care, ensuring consistency with the medical treatment plan, and assisting with assignments based on acuity and staffing.

The patient care process includes:

• Assessment – Identification, gathering, and organization of subjective and objective data pertaining to the patient, family, and significant others.
• Planning – Identification of actual or potential problems and desired outcomes (goals), resulting in a documented plan of care that provides direction for the interdisciplinary team.
• Intervention – Implementation of specific interventions consistent with the plan of care and medical treatment plan.
• Evaluation – Determining the effectiveness of interventions, assessing achievement of desired outcomes, and initiating reassessment or revisions as needed.

Based on assessment findings, the Team Leader ensures problems are identified and prioritized, goals are established for patient care and health promotion, and education is provided to empower patients. The Team Leader also supports performance improvement initiatives and provides leadership to the patient care team while assuming responsibility for continued professional growth through educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination of the interdisciplinary plan of care, ensuring alignment with the medical treatment plan.
• Assign tasks based on patient acuity and staffing levels.
• Document assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation within scope of practice.
• Support performance improvement initiatives and provide leadership to the care team.
• Participate in educational activities to maintain professional growth.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification within one year of hire or transfer.
• ACLS and/or CNOR certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of OR/PACU experience required.
• 2 years of previous specialty experience and/or demonstrated competency within the specialty.
• Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at hire; training provided with required competency within 30–60 days.

Work Environment

• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and other hospital-related risks.
• Physical demands include frequent reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; extensive standing and walking, including stairs.
• Frequent lifting of 25–50 pounds; occasional lifting of 50–100 pounds with assistance.
• Pushing and pulling of heavy equipment.

This position reports to Clinical Leadership in each area.

Benefits

AtlantiCare offers eligible full-time and part-time team members the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans (401(k)/403(b)) with employer contributions.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement for educational goals.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care.
• Wellness programs.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.

Benefits may vary based on position and eligibility requirements.