Specialty Leader - Main OR/Surgery

Job Overview:

This position is a qualified registered nurse accountable to the Nursing Manager of the Operating Room/L&D OR’s, for the planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, communicating, and monitoring of patient care activities in the operating room. The Specialty Team Leader demonstrates effective utilization of resources, facilities and team cohesiveness and assumes specialty service responsibilities in the OR/L&D OR’s. 

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire
• Certification in related specialty area within two years of assuming position
• Registered Nurse
• 2-3 years Clinical in Nursing Operating Room 
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) ACLS/PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department
• Job Responsibilities:

Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family.

Plans care for patient based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes. Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines/plan of care based on surgical case needs.

Provides a safe and therapeutic environment while maintaining patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights based on ethical principles. Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards within their area of practice. Safely administers medications/treatments and monitors their effects. Uses all equipment in a safe, appropriate manner. Recognizes emergency situations, notifies appropriate personnel, and begins emergency measures. 

Evaluates the plan of care for patient based on optimal specific patient outcomes by documenting response to care provided. Collaborates with the patient and with other members of the health care team, including physicians, to revise plan of care as needed.  Supervises the care that was delegated to other health care team members.

Demonstrates organizational responsibilities. Identifies areas for self-improvement through self-assessment and peer review. Functions in relief charge nurse role or other roles as requested. Cooperates with instructor/educator to facilitate learning experiences for students. Demonstrates knowledge and is supportive of organizational and unit changes. Supports organizational activities by participating in activities such as committees, staff meetings, councils. Uses chain of command appropriately. Builds collegial relationships with physicians and other health team members. Demonstrates autonomy in identifying opportunities for process improvement. Maintains and improves current knowledge in area of practice through activities such as continuing education, formal education, professional organization membership, and/or certification. Shares knowledge and skills with colleagues and others.  Provides peers with constructive feedback regarding their practice.

Coaches and supports the development of staff through in-services, staff meetings, etc. to ensure information relative to the services is shared with all staff. Assists in evaluating new staff and team members utilizing anecdotal process and/or the performance appraisal  system. 

Collaborates with Physicians and other health care team members through demonstrated communication - verbal and nonverbal - skills and actions. Coordinates the functions of the specialty area, equipment, supplies etc. 

Other Job-Related Information:

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages:
- pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advanced degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification;
- nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty;
- involvement in activities that better the health of our community;
- nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and
- all nurses to foster, support, and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Occasionally 
Climbing - Rarely 
Concentrating - Consistently 
Continuous Learning - Consistently 
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently 
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently 
Kneeling - Occasionally 
Lifting <10lbs - Consistently 
Lifting 50+lbs - Consistently 
Lifting <50lbs - Consistently 
Pulling - Consistently 
Pushing - Consistently 
Reaching - Consistently 
Reading - Consistently 
Sitting - Occasionally 
Standing - Consistently 
Stooping - Consistently 
Talking - Consistently 
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently 
Use of Hands - Consistently 
Color Vision - Consistently 
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently 
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 
Walking - Consistently 

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community