Team Leader, Med Surg, RN

Responsibilities

• Interact with providers and team members in a positive, patient-focused manner.
• Utilize strong leadership skills to build MedSurg team internally and building MedSurg team rapport externally including patients and providers.
• Work on performance improvement projects and/or schedule as assigned.
• Work willingly and cooperatively with interdepartmental teams to address issues/concerns in an appropriate time frame.
• Assist in training and orientation for new team members assuring that competencies have been completed in an appropriate time frame.
• Provide guidance in the standardization of departmental procedures.
• Assure department performance improvement plan is implemented and quality measures are monitored and acted upon in an appropriate manner.
• Exhibit excellent critical thinking skills.
• Work closely with Supervisor(s) and Director to assure smooth operation.
• Contribute to departmental meetings and team building opportunities on a regular basis.
• Support departmental and hospital objectives and participate in creating a positive work environment.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.
• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Must adhere to, and promote, safety protocols at all times.
• Utilization of assistive devices for lifting is mandatory.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.

Qualifications

• Prior nursing experience required.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English.
• Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive/email, navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic Health Record information tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Ability to remain flexible to quickly adapt to urgent situations.
• Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position.
• Must be able to take call and respond within 60 minutes.
• Education and/or Experience: Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).
• Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Current, unencumbered RN license in the State of Oklahoma or multistate licensure in a party state in compliance with primary residency rules and requirements. American Heart Association BLS and NIHSS required; May have up to 30 days from date of hire or transfer to obtain. CPI, ACLS, and PALS required; May have up to 1 year from date of hire or transfer to obtain.