Perioperative Team Lead

About us:

For the past 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted name in the community, striving for excellence and delivering professional and compassionate care. Our dedicated staff of approximately 475 employees has a heart for healthcare and realizes how precious the gift of good health can be.

Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care hospital located in Toccoa, Georgia. We are nestled in the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia where our family-oriented community offers many cultural and civic opportunities as well as numerous outdoor activities.

Stephens County Hospital is a member of the Georgia Hospital Association, American Hospital Association and Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Stephens County Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation’s premier healthcare monitoring agency.

Perioperative Team Leader - Full Time - Day Shift with call required

Coordinates the efforts of the assigned staff. Supervises clinical care provided by all staff members and directs and coordinates the patient flow as necessary. Functions as a member of the management and nursing team. Serves as a leader and role model in the absence of the Nurse Manager and as a direct patient caregiver.

Education:

2 year/Associate Degree in Nursing (minimum requirement)

4 year Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

2-3 years of experience in an acute care setting in area of specialty (required)

1-2 years of clinical leadership experience (preferred)

Licensure / Certification:

RN with current Georgia license or current compact/multistate license

BLS, ACLS (both required), PALS, (preferred) can be obtained within 6 months of hire

Department certifications may be required

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e. self-education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight anddemonstrated needs.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. Adheres to the hospital hand hygiene practices.
• Participates in ongoing unit Quality/Process Improvement projects as directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Assists with ongoing unit education and new employee orientation
• Covers for the Nurse Manager when he/she attends meetings, for vacations, etc.

Must possess the following:

• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Follow verbal instructions
• Transcription

• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Shows great customer service skills by developing a rapport with various medical office staff to ensure timely pickups and deliveries
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as needed.

• Have near normal hearing – able to hear alarms/telephone/ normal speaking voice/ webinars
• Have near normal vision – clarity of vision (both near and far) either corrected on non-corrected, ability todistinguish colors
• Have good manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
• Standing – continuously within the shift (67-100%)
• Walking – continuously within the shift (67-100%)
• Climbing – occasionally within the shift (1-33%)
• Bending/stooping – frequently within the shift (34-66%)
• Twist at the waist – occasionally with the shift (1-33%)
• Pushing/pulling – frequently within the shift (34-66%)
• Lift/carry – 20lbs with assistance – occasionally within the shift (1-33%)
• Reaching above the shoulders – frequently within the shift (34-67%)
• Lift/carry – 50lbs with assistance – occasionally within the shift (1-33%)

Stephens County Hospitalis an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition,carrier status or any other legally protected status.