RN Lead - Surgery (OR) - Mercy SD

About the role

Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.

Responsibilities

• Management and coordination of patient care within the Care Unit on a per shift basis. This is accomplished through implementation and integration of the nursing process, through assignment and supervision of appropriate staff and in coordination and collaboration with physicians.
• The Lead RN functions as the Care Unit expert and provides functional direction to members of the OR Patient Care team.
• Communicate with our supply chain coordinators, vendors, surgeons, and charge RNs
• Review the OR schedule and order necessary products and supplies
• Cover breaks, support staff in the room for their services, at times may staff a room
• May help our other Leads on projects

Requirements

• Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• California Registered Nurse License
• One (1) year of recent surgery or operating room RN experience in an acute care setting
• ENT- Head and neck, maxillofacial surgery and plastic surgery experience
• Current American Heart Association BLS provider certification
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• 3 years or more experience in Nursing experience is preferred
• 2 years or more of related experience
• CNOR certificate
• Leadership experience

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Bonus incentive of $8,000 and relocation assistance is available to eligible new hires.

Pay

• Actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range.

Schedule

• This individual will need to have OR circulating experience specifically with ENT, Head and Neck surgery, maxillofacial surgery and plastic surgery service lines.
• The shift is 4 days per week with a 10 hour day shift.