What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Team Leader position at Bassett Healthcare?
Location: US:NY:Herkimer
Work Type: FULL TIME
Grade: 20
Job Summary:
Provides professional leadership and management of Perioperative Services in the most cost-effective manner that will provide comprehensive, competent, coordinated, patient-centered care for the OR. Serves as a resource for both main campus and regional surgery centers. Performance of leadership activities will require at least 50% of total time; the remainder will be spent in assuming patient care roles in all areas supervised at a proficient level.
Minimum Requirements:
Education/Qualifications:· Graduation from an accredited Baccalaureate Professional Nursing program is preferred.· Graduation from an accredited Associate Degree or Diploma Professional Nursing program is required.Experience: · 1 year of Perioperative RN experience required.· Prior experience in a nursing charge role preferred. Licensure/Certificates: · Current NYS licensure and registration as a Registered Professional Nurse.· Current BLS certification is required.· Current certification in OR Nursing is preferred. Skills: · Ability to assess patient status and take appropriate action is required.· Demonstrates competency in required nursing skills relevant to OR practice.· Ability to multi-task effectively in a rapidly changing environment.· Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients, families, visitors, and professionals.· Ability to function in a leadership capacity as determined by the practice setting.· Ability to precept and mentor other staff members. Physical Requirements: · Walking, standing, squatting and kneeling required throughout the shift· Ability to lift and position patients and equipment required.· Category I risk exposure as defined by OSHA· Must be able identify and differentiate colors.
Bassett Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.