Registered Nurse Team Leader Acute Care - Evenings

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

Working Conditions:

• General environment:
  Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime.

Qualifications - External

Education Requirements:

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing (Required)
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Experience Requirements:

• 2 - 3 years Experience in an acute care setting in area of specialty (Required)
• 1 - 2 years Clinical Leadership Experience (Preferred)

Certifications and Licensures:

• Required Certifications/Licensures:
  Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Department Specific Certifications may be required.

General

Skills:

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Relations
• Analytical
• Grammar/Spelling
• Read/Comprehend Written Instructions
• Follow Verbal Instructions
• Transcription
• Basic Computer Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements:

• Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
• Have good manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion

Physical Demands:

• Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
• Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
• Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Reaching above shoulder - Frequently within shift (34-66%)

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