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

Surgical Nurse

Plans, executes, and evaluates the total nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager, 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Experience: Two years of progressive Perioperative management experience preferred. Three years OR clinical experience with previous exposure to all applicable surgical specialties.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ

CPR Requirements: 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.

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.

Special Training: Successful completion of all orientation programs and requirements.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Usual Work Day: 12 Hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

Essential Functions

• Promotes staff development through utilization of appropriate learning resources. Serves as preceptor to mentor and develop nursing employees over time. Functions according to Capital Health (CH) guidelines and prepares staff for specific roles in the event of fire, disaster and cardiac codes.
• Assists the staff with surgical case preparation, implements set-up plans and delivers or provides patient teaching where indicated.
• Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of the equipment according to the specific product information and CH policies and procedures. Follows proper safety and infection control procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
• Ensures required Nursing personnel records are maintained by the Educator with regard to education requirements, yearly appraisals and disciplinary.
• Participates with the Nurse Manager in the hiring process. Has input into the monthly time schedules allocating resources efficiently. Inputs schedule in a timely manner.
• Promotes the professional involvement of nursing through community activities (hospital committees, civic organization, parish nursing, volunteerism, etc). Promotes patient/family education. Attends all mandatory department in services as recommended by regulatory agencies.
• Ensures that the physician preference cards are updated in a timely fashion and maintained in the OR database. Ensures new surgeon preference cards are entered into system prior to the start of surgeon's first scheduled surgery and are updated in a timely fashion.
• Provides for ongoing collegial atmosphere allowing both an upward and downward flow of communication in the Nursing Department through the implementation of staff meetings by the nursing leadership and general staff meetings by others.
• Delegates and prioritizes work assignments in relation to the individual associate's competencies.
• Ensures delivery of safe, therapeutic care for patients. 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.
• Coordinates and integrates services within department and with other departments. Maintains visibility and accessibility with all internal and external customers. Makes walking rounds. Provides clinical coverage if necessary or indicated.
• 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.

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. Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing. Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Dust/Particulate Matter.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement 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 Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program