RN - Surgical Team Lead - Perioperative - HPW - FT - Day

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Plans, executes, and evaluates the total nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manger, Nurse Manager, and Director. Utilizes the nursing process to create a care plan for each patient based on physiological, psychosocial and cultural diversity. Supervises non-professional personnel working directly with RN Team Leader to insure optimum patient care. Works under the direction of the leadership team to provide a comprehensive range of services or clinical care associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by Capital Health (CH) and facility goals and strategic plans. Assumes the role of expert for specific assigned surgical service line, and is responsible for monitoring the surgical schedule for equipment and supply needs, preparing for daily case readiness, managing surgeon preference cards. Identifies service issues and communicates and educates appropriate staff.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Two years of progressive Perioperative management experience preferred.
• Three years OR clinical experience with previous exposure to all applicable surgical specialties.

Experience

• Performs patient care as necessary and assists in all emergency situations.
• Supervises the prompt and accurate implementation of physician’s orders/communications.
• Ensures that adverse reactions or changes in condition are reported to the surgeon.
• Collaborates with leadership to ensure that the department is on budget. Justifies any budget variances that may occur to the OR Manager and/or Director.
• Demonstrates cost-conscious attitude in requesting the purchase of departmental equipment and supplies.

Knowledge and Skills

• Possesses strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills at an individual as well as team level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adjusts quickly and reacts positively to change.
• Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and current trends in nursing.
• Possesses good work ethic.

Other Credentials

• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ CPR.
• Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
• Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services.
• Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands include: Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Taste or Smell.
• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders).
• Continuous physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Talk or Hear.
• Lifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs., Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retail Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse Voluntary Life
• Employee Voluntary Life
• Child Voluntary Life
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program