Job Description
Leads nursing staff in the operating room and recovery area to ensure high-quality patient care post-surgery. This role coordinates teams to manage recovery processes, directly benefiting patients by minimizing complications and promoting effective healing. Impacts include supporting medical procedures where timely interventions save lives in acute care settings.
Community Health Systems operates hospitals providing comprehensive medical services. Their facilities focus on patient-centered care in environments like surgery and recovery units.
Leads mentor nursing staff, conduct meetings, and model best practices in assessments and documentation. Oversee compliance with safety protocols, support onboarding of new nurses, and coordinate care using the nursing process. Delegate tasks for continuity, monitor outcomes, administer medications safely, and promote communication among physicians and staff. Use EMR systems for records. Tools include IV pumps, monitors, and ventilators. Interact with peers, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams. Challenge involves maintaining regular attendance and handling stressful medical emergencies.
Location is not specified, but roles involve 24/7 availability in hospital settings. Compensation is not detailed. Benefits include professional development through mentoring and leadership opportunities. Certifications like ACLS may be required based on unit. Unique environment emphasizes evidence-based practices and participation in quality improvement for patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor nursing staff
- Conduct staff meetings for communication and updates
- Serve as clinical role model
- Ensure compliance with policies, documentation, assessments, safety protocols
- Support onboarding and development of new nurses
- Oversee delivery of care using nursing process
- Coordinate care activities and delegate appropriately
- Monitor outcomes and participate in quality improvement
- Ensure safe administration of medications and treatments
- Promote communication among peers, physicians, staff, leadership
- Assist with scheduling, evaluations, professional development
Requirements
- 2-4 years experience in acute care nursing
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing protocols, safety guidelines, evidence-based practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficiency in EMR systems and healthcare technology
- RN license
- BCLS certification
- ACLS certification dependent on unit