Department:

37703 Alleghany Health - Surgery Room

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

The position is full-time Tuesday-Friday, 0700-1730, no on-call, no holidays, no weekends.

Pay Range:
$35.10 - $52.65

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN required within two years of hire. Three years of clinical experience in the Operating Room required. One year of progressive management/leadership experience in the Operating Room preferred.

REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in applicable state required. CNOR preferred or required within one year of hire. BCLS required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides leadership to staff to ensure short and long term goals are met by developing standards of performance and capitalizing on employee strengths, supporting the Mission, Vision, Core Values and Evidence-based practice. Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continuing professional development for personnel.

Collaborates effectively throughout the organization by developing collegial relationships and communicating information effectively, encouraging communication and serving as a resource to staff and other departments.

Coordinates nursing care with other healthcare disciplines and assists in integrating services across the continuum of care. Accountable for the quality and appropriateness of health care delivery and for the environment in which clinical nursing is practiced.

Quality: Promotes a culture of safety for patients, self, co-workers, and facility in conjunction with the Director of Operating Room. Assumes responsibility for the Care Delivery Model by developing systems to monitor and measure the quality, safety and outcomes and implementing performance improvement measures for identified metrics.

Customer Service: Ensures care is delivered with respect for patient's rights and preferences. Maintains privacy, confidentiality, and security for patients and staff. Facilitates resolution of conflicts, collaborates with Service Excellence to promote service recovery, and empowers staff in decision-making through professional practice governance.

Finance: Assumes responsibility with the Director of Operating Room Nursing for the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of the budgetary process for designated area(s). Assures nursing workload is measured and resources are allocated based on industry benchmarks and patient needs to optimize the provision of quality, cost effective care. Facilitates and monitors the appropriate utilization of staff based on credentialing, education and experience. Contributes to department operations by maintaining mobile OR carts, supporting the adult call schedule and managing OR equipment and proper storage

Work Place Environment: Ensures a biogenic environment which stimulates the ongoing professional development of staff in accordance with the principles of Area Based Professional Governance and professional practice. Develops and fosters relationships that support the continuous enhancement of care delivery, and patient and staff satisfaction through a professional practice environment of mutual respect. Collaborates and demonstrates behaviors/communications that aid in both recruitment and retention of staff by creating/fostering a professional work environment.

Demonstrates value for professional nursing practice including the utilization of current standards, the nursing process and patient advocacy. Taking responsibility for continuing education to develop best practices and maintain the highest level of patient care and staff development.

Patient Population Competencies: Ensures/provides appropriate patient care in accordance with specific patient population. Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of the needs of the patient population specific to the defined clinical area. Maintains competency related to patient population and identifies strategies to meet related needs.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Nursing research and evidence-based practice

Performance improvement

Practice innovation

Professional nursing practice and management theory

Resilient and flexible in a changing environment

Standards of clinical nursing practice

Systems for patient safety

Technology/informatics skills

Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations

Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively with the team

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

May be exposed to infectious/contagious diseases, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, wastes, toxic

chemicals and radiation

Handles emergency or crisis situation

Subject to many interruptions, highly stressful and crowded/noisy conditions

Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquires

Handles absentee replacement on short notice

Required Protective Equipment:

Eye/face protection

Gown

Mask

Gloves

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.