Job Description:

Registered Nurse Team Leader (General, Urology & Bariatric Surgery)Summary The Team leader applies the principles of growth an development when assessing and interpreting patient information, and planning and implementing individualized care based on the age-related needs of the adolescent, adult, geriatric patient and their families. Role includes circulating and scrub duties. Performs all duties and accepts responsibility and accountability of the Clinical Nurse. In addition, under limited supervision, coordinates the activities of assigned Surgical team; oversees equipment and supply inventory; develops and communicates policies and procedures; and performs clinical duties to ensure optimal quality and continuity of service. Serves as a liaison to OR Manager and PCC for team's area of responsibility. Exhibits a mastery of nursing functions to advise and teach other patient care team members, to evaluate care rendered by the team, and to perform advanced patient care nursing functions. Works in partnership with other team members and physician; and proactively identifies and provides for customer needs using appropriate quality service standard identified in MMC philosophy and core values. Requirements Education and Work Experience: * Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and successfully completed the State Board of Nursing Licensure Exam. * BSN Preferred. * Must obtain 20 Contact hours, fifty percent of which must be clinically focused. Academic course credits may be used on a 1:1 credit hour exchange. License Requirements: * RN License Certification Requirements: * CPR certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following: * Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel,& Microsoft Outlook * Meditech (if applicable to position) * Epic (if applicable to position) * Performance ManagerNetLearning * Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. * Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. * Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public. * Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees. * Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. Age Specific Care Provided For: * Neonatal * Pediatrics * Adolescents * Adults * Geriatrics Other Requirements: NA