POSITION SUMMARY

The RN Team Leader is responsible for the designated ambulatory surgical facility; maintaining the center according to all federal, state, and accreditation requirements as well as corporate protocols and standards.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Management

·Ensures that the Ambulatory Surgical Center schedules are utilized to their maximum capacity and established ratios are maintained for staffing patterns.

• Maintains compliance with the nursing policies and procedures to assure that everyone adheres to the highRe standards of patient care expected.
• Participates in hiring qualified team members serving as a catalyst and mentor for motivating productivity, innovation, high employee morale and commitment to the organization.
• Sets clear and specific expectations/objectives for team members and the department.
•  Recognizes and provides coaching, counseling, and discipline as appropriate. 
• Responsible for the execution of Ambulatory Surgical Centers Quality Assurance initiatives.
• Assures that all supplies, equipment, physical space and other resources are properly managed and maintained.
• Functions as an advocate/liaison for patients, families, physicians, and other staff members.
• Facilitates staff education and Leadership Group activities (ie. QI/QA, Safety/OHSA, Policy and Procedure Review, Mandatory In-Services, and Orientation).
• Perform other administrative and clinical duties as assigned by manager.

Clinical

·Coordinates and directs all paperwork and medical records for surgical patients, including consents and other required releases, informed consent, etc.

·Directs patient intake and discharge.Ensure patient is given full details of the procedure to be performed.At discharge, provides the patient with full written discharge orders according to Summit Ambulatory Surgery Centers designated protocols.

·Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.

·Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.

·Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.

·Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.

·Maintains all medical equipment, verifying that routine and periodic maintenance procedures are performed and logged for all corporate locations.

·Perform other clinical and office duties as assigned by manager.

Strategic Planning

Responsible for the development and implementation of departmental policies, budgets and strategic plans.

·Responsible for the designated ambulatory surgical facility; maintaining the center according to all federal, state and accreditation requirements as well as corporate protocols and standards.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

·Bachelors Degree in Nursing or lesser degree and commensurate experience.

·2-4 years experience managing nursing staff, preferably with experience in an Ambulatory Care setting.

·Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Maryland.

·Current ACLS and BLS required.

KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

·Proficient knowledge of Medical Terminology.

·Superior leadership, problem solving, and decision making skills.

·Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

·Proficient computer software and database skills.

·Strong math and analytical skills.

·Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, high volume environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·Regularly required to stand 4-6 hours/day and sit 2-4 hours/day.

·Intermittently required to stoop, bend, speak and listen.

·Must be in good physical condition in order to maneuver patients when necessary.

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – min of 12 days per year, accrue at a rate of approximately 1.84 hours per 40 hours worked.
• 401k with up to 6% employer match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.