Full Time Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse
POSITION SUMMARY
The RN Team Leader is responsible for the designated ambulatory surgical facility; maintaining the center according to all federal, state, and accreditation requirements as well as corporate protocols and standards.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Management
**** · Ensures that the Ambulatory Surgical Center schedules are utilized to their maximum capacity and established ratios are maintained for staffing patterns.
Clinical
· Coordinates and directs all paperwork and medical records for surgical patients, including consents and other required releases, informed consent, etc.
· Directs patient intake and discharge. Ensure patient is given full details of the procedure to be performed. At discharge, provides the patient with full written discharge orders according to Summit Ambulatory Surgery Centers designated protocols.
· Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
· Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
· Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
· Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
· Maintains all medical equipment, verifying that routine and periodic maintenance procedures are performed and logged for all corporate locations.
· Perform other clinical and office duties as assigned by manager.
__ Strategic Planning
Responsible for the development and implementation of departmental policies, budgets and strategic plans.
· Responsible for the designated ambulatory surgical facility; maintaining the center according to all federal, state and accreditation requirements as well as corporate protocols and standards.
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Required Skills
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelors Degree in Nursing or lesser degree and commensurate experience.
· 2-4 years experience managing nursing staff, preferably with experience in an Ambulatory Care setting.
· Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Maryland.
· Current ACLS and BLS required.
KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:
· Proficient knowledge of Medical Terminology.
· Superior leadership, problem solving, and decision making skills.
· Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
· Proficient computer software and database skills.
· Strong math and analytical skills.
· Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, high volume environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· Regularly required to stand 4-6 hours/day and sit 2-4 hours/day.
· Intermittently required to stoop, bend, speak and listen.
· Must be in good physical condition in order to maneuver patients when necessary.
USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:
USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Required Experience
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelors Degree in Nursing or lesser degree and commensurate experience.
· 2-4 years experience managing nursing staff, preferably with experience in an Ambulatory Care setting.
· Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Maryland.
· Current ACLS and BLS required.
KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:
· Proficient knowledge of Medical Terminology.
· Superior leadership, problem solving, and decision making skills.
· Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
· Proficient computer software and database skills.
· Strong math and analytical skills.
· Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, high volume environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· Regularly required to stand 4-6 hours/day and sit 2-4 hours/day.
· Intermittently required to stoop, bend, speak and listen.
· Must be in good physical condition in order to maneuver patients when necessary.
USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:
USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.