What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at ProKatchers?
Job Title: Registered Nurse
The Surgical Services Lead RN will lead the perioperative team in facilitating patient throughput.
The Lead will ensure adequate staffing and coordinate efficient surgical schedule flow. The Lead acts as a preceptor and assists in the orientation process of new team members. The Lead RN will have a combination of both direct patient care responsibilities as well as administrative functions. This position works directly with the Surgical Services Manager to provide oversight, supervision, and scheduling of the clinical support staff (RNs, Technologists and Technicians).
This position is responsible for maintaining, developing, and enhancing surgical efficiencies necessary to support surgeons, anesthesia providers and patient flow. The Lead RN is also responsible for the initiation, revision and/or discontinuation of the surgical preference cards. The employee must be capable of clear, concise communication and exercise independent judgment in the monitoring of day-to-day responsibilities while maximizing patient safety and maintaining clinical quality standards.
The position requires a minimum of two years experience in the OR setting and leadership experience. Gastroenterology / Endoscopy Lab experience is desired but not required. Orthopedic, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, ENT surgical procedures and interventional pain management experience are required.