Nursing Team Leader - OR

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Team Leader

Unit: OR

Shift: 6:30AM-7:00PM

Status: Full-time/72 hours per pay

Facility: Atrium Medical Center - Middletown, OH

The Nursing Team Leader has responsibilities for a functional area and must collaborate with others to achieve strategic objectives and unit based goals. Assist in communication of division and unit vision and goals, develops a team of highly skilled staff, and ensures cost effective and efficient use of resources for optimum outcomes.

The nursing team leader is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment. The nursing team leader functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing. The nursing team leader utilizes the nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to care for a diverse caseload of patients within the department scope of service.

The nursing team leader serves as guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader and sentry. The nursing team leader collaborates with and guides care delivered by the inter-professional team. The nursing team leader is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Diploma Program

Additional requirements:

Type of degree: Nursing

Preferred educational qualifications: Bachelor's Degree

Position specific testing requirement: If the candidate does not possess a BSN or higher, Certification in area of specialty is required within 6 months of hire

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Valid Ohio RN license

Current CPR certification required at the time of hire.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience:

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

o Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor

o Basic computer knowledge

o Strong organization skills

o Effective interpersonal and communication skills

o Excellent leadership, problem solving and decision making skills