Department:
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
T-F,
7a-5:30p
No nights, no holidays, no weekends, no call
Pay Range:
$44.15 - $66.25EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN required within two years of hire. Three years of clinical experience in the Operating Room required. One year of progressive management/leadership experience in the Operating Room preferred.
REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in applicable state required. CNOR preferred or required within one year of hire. BCLS required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides leadership to staff to ensure short and long term goals are met by developing standards of performance and capitalizing on employee strengths, supporting the Mission, Vision, Core Values and Evidence-based practice. Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continuing professional development for personnel.
Collaborates effectively throughout the organization by developing collegial relationships and communicating information effectively, encouraging communication and serving as a resource to staff and other departments.
Coordinates nursing care with other healthcare disciplines and assists in integrating services across the continuum of care. Accountable for the quality and appropriateness of health care delivery and for the environment in which clinical nursing is practiced.
Quality: Promotes a culture of safety for patients, self, co-workers, and facility in conjunction with the Director of Operating Room. Assumes responsibility for the Care Delivery Model by developing systems to monitor and measure the quality, safety and outcomes and implementing performance improvement measures for identified metrics.
Customer Service: Ensures care is delivered with respect for patient's rights and preferences. Maintains privacy, confidentiality, and security for patients and staff. Facilitates resolution of conflicts, collaborates with Service Excellence to promote service recovery, and empowers staff in decision-making through professional practice governance.
Finance: Assumes responsibility with the Director of Operating Room Nursing for the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of the budgetary process for designated area(s). Assures nursing workload is measured and resources are allocated based on industry benchmarks and patient needs to optimize the provision of quality, cost effective care. Facilitates and monitors the appropriate utilization of staff based on credentialing, education and experience. Contributes to department operations by maintaining mobile OR carts, supporting the adult call schedule and managing OR equipment and proper storage
Work Place Environment: Ensures a biogenic environment which stimulates the ongoing professional development of staff in accordance with the principles of Area Based Professional Governance and professional practice. Develops and fosters relationships that support the continuous enhancement of care delivery, and patient and staff satisfaction through a professional practice environment of mutual respect. Collaborates and demonstrates behaviors/communications that aid in both recruitment and retention of staff by creating/fostering a professional work environment.
Demonstrates value for professional nursing practice including the utilization of current standards, the nursing process and patient advocacy. Taking responsibility for continuing education to develop best practices and maintain the highest level of patient care and staff development.
Patient Population Competencies: Ensures/provides appropriate patient care in accordance with specific patient population. Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of the needs of the patient population specific to the defined clinical area. Maintains competency related to patient population and identifies strategies to meet related needs.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Nursing research and evidence-based practice
Performance improvement
Practice innovation
Professional nursing practice and management theory
Resilient and flexible in a changing environment
Standards of clinical nursing practice
Systems for patient safety
Technology/informatics skills
Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations
Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with the team
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
May be exposed to infectious/contagious diseases, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, wastes, toxic
chemicals and radiation
Handles emergency or crisis situation
Subject to many interruptions, highly stressful and crowded/noisy conditions
Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquires
Handles absentee replacement on short notice
Required Protective Equipment:
Eye/face protection
Gown
Mask
Gloves
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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35%
65%
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35%
65%
100%
N/A
Activity
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Sitting
X
Bending
X
Reaching with arms
X
Finger and hand dexterity
X
Talking
X
Hearing
X
Seeing
Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:
X
20 lbs. maximum
X
50 lbs. maximum
X
100 lbs. maximum
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
