Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychlological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members. The Registered Nurse should maintain a positive working relationship with his/her staff as well as Physicians, LIP's and ancillary departments.
Essential Functions:
The Team Leader is responsible for assisting the Clinical Nurse Manager in promoting and maintaining quality patient care through effective leadership on his/her assigned unit(s). The Team Leader assists the Clinical Nurse Manager in coordinating activities and schedules, disseminating information, and promoting a positive working environment for staff, physician, LIP's and ancillary departments. The Team Leader works closely with Clinical Nurse Manager to hold staff accountable for following JSMC policy/procedure, CMS standards and regulations and JC standards and regulations. The Team Leader must also embrace the Studer Philosophies and Principles by conducting him/herself in a professional and positive manner. The Team Leader will mentor staff and validate staff performance. The Team Leader will attend and participate in meetings/committees for process and performance improvement. The Team Leader must be able to act as Clinical Nurse Manager in absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager. Ability to supervise staff members who provide direct patient care Practices within the scope of the license Utilization of critical thinking skills
Required Skills
MINIMUM EDUCATION Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing. Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.
REQUIRED LICENSES Registered Nurse Must hold current license by the state of Kentucky or hold license in a compact state as a Registered Nurse. Current BLS Certification – American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required ACLS Certification preferred and may be required in Specialty and/or Critical Care Areas.
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum 2 years RN Clinical Setting preffered.
REQUIRED SKILLS Excellent customer service skills. Self-directing. Able to work with little direct supervision. Empathy for the needs of patients. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate through spoken and written English. Treats patients and others with courtesy and respect, presenting a positive public image. Works well as a team member. Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
Required Experience
Operating Room Experience required
MINIMUM EDUCATION Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing. Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.
REQUIRED LICENSES Registered Nurse Must hold current license by the state of Kentucky or hold license in a compact state as a Registered Nurse. Current BLS Certification – American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required ACLS Certification preferred and may be required in Specialty and/or Critical Care Areas.
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum 2 years RN Clinical Setting preffered.
REQUIRED SKILLS Excellent customer service skills. Self-directing. Able to work with little direct supervision. Empathy for the needs of patients. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate through spoken and written English. Treats patients and others with courtesy and respect, presenting a positive public image. Works well as a team member. Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information