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Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

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

Additional Job Description:

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)
• Bachelors 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 Skills and Abilities critical to this role:

• 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

Work Environment/Job Activities:

How often does the job require exposure to or completion of the following

Activities

HIGH

> 60%

MODERATE

31 60%

LIGHT

0 30%

NONE

0%

Local Travel

National Travel

Loud Noises

Working at heights above 4 ft.

Working in confined spaces

Risk of injuries from equipment on the job

Temperature extremes

Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste

Radiation

Burns

Cuts/Punctures

Bloodborne/airborne pathogens

Combative/violent people

Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. High moderate or light)

Physical Requirements:

How often does the job require completion or use of the following

Activities

HIGH

> 60%

MODERATE

31 60%

LIGHT

0 30%

NONE

0%

Sitting for example at computer workstation for extended periods of time

Standing

Bending

Walking

Operating machinery

Dexterity

Vision

Hearing

Repetitive Motions

Lifting pushing and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs.

Lifting pushing and/or pulling objects over 50lbs.

Standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs.

Standing or walking with objects over 10 lbs.

Equipment

Computer

Telephone

FAX

Scanner

Copier

Other physical activity or equipment usage if moderate or high (please explain):

Acknowledgement:

This job description is designed to list the essential functions competencies requirements and activities of the job all of which may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of this job description.

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