RN - Surgical Team Lead - Perioperative - HPW

Position: RN - Surgical Team Lead - Perioperative - HPW - FT - Day
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a
** full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)
** position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
** Pay Range:**$47.68 - $63.56
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * Position Overview
** SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)
Plans, executes, and evaluates the total nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manger, Nurse Manager, and Director. Utilizes the nursing process to create a care plan for each patient based on physiological, psychosocial and cultural diversity. Supervises non-professional personnel working directly with RN Team Leader to insure optimum patient care. Works under the direction of the leadership team to provide a comprehensive range of services or clinical care associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by Capital Health (CH) and facility goals and strategic plans.

Assumes the role of expert for specific assigned surgical service line, and is responsible for monitoring the surgical schedule for equipment and supply needs, preparing for daily case readiness, managing surgeon preference cards. Identifies service issues and communicates and educates appropriate staff.## MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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* Education:

** Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelorâ€(TM) s of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
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* Experience:

** Two years of progressive Perioperative management experience preferred. Three years OR clinical experience with previous exposure to all applicable surgical specialties.
** Other Credentials:
** AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider,Registered Nurse - NJ
** CPR Requirements:**
* ** Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to:
** Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
* ** Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to:
** Maternity Services
* ** Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to:
** Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.
** Knowledge and

Skills:

** Possesses strong problem solving and decision making skills. Demonostrates strong interpersonal skills at an individual as well as team level. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Adjusts quickly and reacts positively to change. Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and current trends in nursing. Possesses good work ethic.
** Special Training:
** Successful completion of all orientation programs and requirements.
** Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
**** Usual Work Day:
** 12 Hours## Reporting Relationships## ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Promotes staff development through utilization of appropriate learning resources. Serves as preceptor to mentor and develop nursing employees over time. Functions according to Capital Health (CH) guidelines and prepares staff for specific roles in the event of fire, disaster and cardiac codes.
* sists the staff with surgical case preparation, implements set-up plans and delivers or provides patient teaching where indicated.
* Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of…