RN Lead, Jewish Hospital, CVOR, 6:30a-7p

RN Team Leader

The RN team leader is accountable to his/her area of specialty for planning, organizing, directing and controlling activities concerning his /her specific service. The RN team leader maintains standards of quality patient care on the assigned unit in an effective and efficient manner for the adolescent (ages 12-18), adult (ages 19-65), and geriatric (ages 66 and over) patient. Through the assessment of patient needs, the RN team leader assigns duties, coordinates work efforts, promotes communication, maintains harmonious relationships among staff and promotes a safe, comfortable atmosphere for patients in cooperation with the appropriate departmental supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates resources to ensure necessary equipment and supply inventory is maintained and procured for the specific services (Physician, vendors, blood bank, sterile supply)
• Reviews weekly and daily schedules for case preparation
• Uses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members
• Demonstrates ability to set priorities in the delegation of quality patient care
• Assists the charge RN/Manager/Director with appropriate input concerning staff performance around specific issues and communicates situations and activities which may have impact on the smooth operation of the department

Other Functions:

• Participates in Quality Improvement efforts for evaluation of patient care and outcomes
• Responds to reported changes in the patients' behavioral and physiological status by evaluating and taking appropriate action, reports such changes to appropriate people and documents accurately
• Responds immediately and appropriately to all patient emergencies
• Accountability for maintaining and improving knowledge and skill level including required competencies
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (required)
• All new-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses, new graduate and experienced, are required to start an approved BSN program within one year of hire and complete an approved BSN program within three years of hire (if applicable to facility)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (preferred)

Experience:

• Two (2) years perioperative services experience (required)

Licensure:

• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse License or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required)

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification (required)

Job Competency:

• Knowledge in all aspects of designated service line
• Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise
• Service Excellence responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information
• Organized manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized
• Flexible ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization
• Critical Thinking ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options
• Work Ethics motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency
• Interpersonal can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility
• Team ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome
• Emotional Intelligence ability to not take issues personal, see the big picture in emotionally charged situations and respond in a mature, professional, composed manner
• Self-Awareness ability to reflect, understand limitations, and seek appropriate assistance and guidance
• Judgment exercises discretion and due diligence when making decisions and recommendations

Language Ability:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and organizational policies

Reasoning Ability :

• Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice
• Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills in order to navigate the EHR system and email communication
• Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectation:

• At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:
• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
• Working together as a team to achieve our goals
• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
• Using our resources wisely
• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health

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