Nurse Supervisor - Operating Room

Overview

Operating Room Full Time AM/PM Shift 2
* 8, 2
* 12

Sign-On Bonus: 10,000.00

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care.

Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first Heart

CARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

The Nurse Supervisor is responsible for the operational functions of all staff within their assigned perioperative department and coordinates the daily activities pertaining to nursing care in all areas. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives and standards of Lexington Medical Center (LMC), American Nurses Association Standards and in accordance with the provisions set forth by the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.

Minimum Education
:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Minimum Years of Experience
: 3 Years of Perioperative Nursing Experience
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional):
None.
Required Certifications/Licensure
:
Current RN license to practice in the state of South Carolina;
National nursing certification in specialty of area assigned or must obtain within 1 year of hire date into the position.
Required Training
:
None.

• Works in a cooperative manner, which fosters relations between employees and patients, patients' families, visitors, fellow employees, and the medical staff. Accepts chain of command, supervision, and constructive criticism.
• Exhibits commitment and pride through personal example by speaking positively about LMC, the department employees, and guests.
• Must be competent in all areas of assigned specialty and able to assist with all procedures across the entire department. Willing and able to demonstrate the ability to perform all procedures working alongside the staff.
• Contributes to teamwork and creates harmonious, effective and positive working relationships with others by:
  • Responding to requests in a cooperative and responsive manner.
  • Speaking respectfully of/to other employees and guests by minimizing criticism and adversarial behaviors.
  • Assuming responsibility without making excuses, offering assistance whenever possible without being asked.
  • Communicates clearly and in a timely manner both verbally and in writing.
• Responsible for resolving conflicts and problem-solving by:
  • Remaining calm when confronted.
  • Listening carefully.
  • Acknowledging that the problem is valid to the other person's perception.
  • Attempting to identify solutions and/or referring person to the appropriate authority.
  • Attempting to deliver more than is expected.
• Exhibits telephone courtesy by:
  • Answering promptly with proper name and department.
  • Speaking with a pleasant tone while focusing attention to caller.
  • Transferring calls correctly and promptly.
  • Attending to calls on hold in a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality by:
  • Discouraging gossip.
  • Using discretion when discussing patient, work or LMC related information with others.
  • Discussing employee information.

• Business Acumen:
  • Demonstrates proficiency in using technological applications.
  • Assesses equipment and technology needs of the department.
  • Demonstrates good time management and ability to prioritize.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in human resource management to ensure safe and effective operations.
  • Documents staffing and scheduling changes.
  • Assesse…