ASC Registered Nurse Lead

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL SUMMARY 

The ASC Registered Nurse Lead serves as the team lead over the other RN staff within the Ambulatory Surgery Center. As a team lead, this position coordinates, assigns and guides the work activities of the other RN staff. The RN Lead monitors work schedules, maintains department scheduling guidelines, leads nursing practice oversight, and trains and mentors new staff. In addition to lead worker duties, the RN Lead also works collaboratively as an active member of the interprofessional team to provide therapeutic patient and family centered care.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES 

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•  Provides or directs the provision of nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and legal responsibilities as defined by the State Board of Nursing.
•  Utilizes professional nursing judgment and takes action to implement plan for nursing care of the patient. Implements medical treatment plan as ordered by medical staff.
• Monitors and assesses the physical status of the patient through personal observation and interaction.
•  Demonstrates understanding and interpretation of diagnostic measures such as lab tests, radiology exams, and electrocardiograms.
•  Delegates tasks based on skill level and knowledge base of assistive personnel.
•  Coordinates admission process in a timely and accurate fashion to facilitate patient readiness for procedure.
• Accurately performs physical assessment of patient pre-operatively and communicates pertinent data to anesthesia and OR RN.
•  Monitors work schedules, maintains department scheduling guidelines.
•  Leads nursing practice oversight, and trains and mentors new staff.
•  Assists management in leading the day-to-day operations and coordination of patient care services.
•  Performs other position related duties as assigned.
• Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and will comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This will include and not be limited to following the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures; maintaining the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); immediately reporting any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department; and the timely completion the Annual Compliance Training.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• RN license and certification as required by Washingston state.
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and  written communication skills.
• Excellent  organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Delivers exceptional  patient service throughout all interactions.
• Ability to build  relationships with patients and display empathy and compassion to      patients.
• Knowledge in   healthcare systems operations such as EMR.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
• Complies with all health and safety policies of the organization.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of accredited nursing program, BSN  preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2 years' previous clinical experience, urology  experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a lead role preferred.