Registered Nurse Operating Room Team Leader - Center for Ortho Surgery - Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Perioperative Team Leader is a member of the interdisciplinary team. The Team Leader is responsible to oversee any necessary coordination of the interdisciplinary plan of care and provides for its consistency with the medical treatment plan. He or she regularly functions as a Registered Nurse and ensures expert nursing care delivery, providing staff education, consultation, evidence-based clinical practice and leadership.

The Perioperative Team Leader supervises staff in their daily activities to ensure the delivery of care according to established departmental policies and procedures. All patient care activities are administered according to standards, procedural guidelines and organizational policy.

The Perioperative Team Leader actively supports performance improvement initiatives and provides leadership to other members of the patient care team. By participating in educational activities, the Team Leader assumes responsibility for continued professional and personal growth. This position assists the Surgery Center leadership with resolving staff issues, participating in performance reviews, developing and implementing performance improvement activities and orienting new employees.

 

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation

 

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey and current BLSHCP.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3-5 years experience preferred. 2 years previous specialty experience and/or demonstrated competency within specialty preferred. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

 

 

 

 

 

Specialty

Experience

Advanced Certification Required

Certification Preferred

 

OR	Ability to effectively communicate with others and adjust to changes within daily schedule of activities required. Prior Ambulatory/Operating Room experience preferred.	BLSHCP required.	ACLS preferred. Certified Nurse of the Operating Room ( CNOR) preferred
Pre-op/PACU	Ability to effectively communicate with others and adjust to changes within daily schedule of activities required. Prior Ambulatory- PACU experience preferred.	-ACLS/PALS required	Certified Perianesthesia Ambulatory Nurse (CPAN), Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPN), Certified Nurse
Endoscopy and Pain	Ability to effectively communicate with others and adjust to changes within daily schedule of activities required. Prior Ambulatory- Endo/Pain experience preferred.	BLSHCP and ACLS required	Certified Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associated (SGNA) and American Society of Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN)

 

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risks of the clinical environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. Physical demands include but are not limited to considerable stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing heavy equipment and excessive standing and walking. Position requires lifting approximately 25-50 lbs frequently and 50-100 lbs with assistance, occasionally. Essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

 

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to department leadership.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

 

 

Benefit Offerings

AtlantiCare offers eligible Full-time and Part-time team members the ability to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)/403(b), Life Insurance, Disability and other supplemental benefit programs.

 

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare 

  

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including: 

  

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance 

Retirement Plans with employer contributions 

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage 

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 

Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals 

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care 

Wellness Programs to help you thrive 

Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more 

  

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements. 

  

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.