Team Leader, Med Surg, RN

The MedSurg RN Team Leader collaborates to guide and interpret policy and procedure, and assure timely and effective communication and collaboration between individuals and departments. Represents the organizational leadership throughout the health system and collaborates to make decisions, bring information in regards to practice, and act on behalf of the Patient Care Services leadership team. Oversees those who perform duties in the MedSurg unit to include guiding orientation to new team members, performance improvement measures, and scheduling.

Responsibilities (essential Functions)

• Interact with providers and team members in a positive, patient-focused manner.
• Utilize strong leadership skills to build MedSurg team internally and building MedSurg team rapport externally including patients and providers.
• Work on performance improvement projects and/or schedule as assigned.
• Work willingly and cooperatively with interdepartmental teams to address issues/concerns in an appropriate time frame.
• Assist in training and orientation for new team members assuring that competencies have been completed in an appropriate time frame.
• Provide guidance in the standardization of departmental procedures.
• Assure department performance improvement plan is implemented and quality measures are monitored and acted upon in an appropriate manner.
• Exhibit excellent critical thinking skills.
• Work closely with Supervisor(s) and Director to assure smooth operation.
• Contribute to departmental meetings and team building opportunities on a regular basis.
• Support departmental and hospital objectives and participate in creating a positive work environment.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.
• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Must adhere to, and promote, safety protocols at all times.
• Utilization of assistive devices for lifting is mandatory.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including required vaccinations.
• This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Prior nursing experience required. Prior leadership experience preferred. Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English. Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive/email, navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic Health Record information tools. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Ability to remain flexible to quickly adapt to urgent situations. Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position. Must be able to take call and respond within 60 minutes.

Education and/or Experience: Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Current, unencumbered RN license in the State of Oklahoma or multistate licensure in a party state in compliance with primary residency rules and requirements. American Heart Association BLS and NIHSS required; May have up to 30 days from date of hire or transfer to obtain. CPI, ACLS, and PALS required; May have up to 1 year from date of hire or transfer to obtain. For those positions requiring travel, a current valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Safety-Sensitive Position - This is a “Safety-Sensitive” Position as defined by Oklahoma law. As such, please be advised that applicants for this position cannot test positive in pre-employment drug tests (or any drug tests administered after employment begins) for the presence of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive component of cannabis. This is true even if the applicant is in possession of a valid medical marijuana card that otherwise allows the license-holder to legally use and consume medical marijuana. Team Members in “Safety-Sensitive” positions are not permitted to test positive for the presence of THC in any pre-employment drug test, or any other drug test administered after employment begins. This information is provided to applicants as a resource to the application process. This is not a request for any applicant to disclose personal medical information during the application process. If you have any questions about the information in this disclaimer please direct these questions to a member of Human Resources.

This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.

As a condition of employment, vaccinations are required per DRH Policy. Medical and Religious Exemptions are available upon request.