Specialty Team Leader- Operating Room (Evening Shift 1245-2115)

  • JOB SUMMARY
    • Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices. Follow practices established by AORN and recommended practices. Manages all aspects of surgical specialty team; serves as first line resource for staff and Physicians related to specific team specialty (ies). Completes staff schedules and performance appraisals.

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

  • EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
    • 2 - 3 years Experience in operating room as circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse  (Required)

  • CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
    • Required Certifications/Licensures: Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license and AHA  Basic Life Support (BLS),
    • Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) 

  • GENERAL SKILLS
    • Organizational Skills
    • Communication Skills
    • Interpersonal Skills
    • Customer Relations
    • Analytical
    • Grammar / Spelling
    • Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
    • Follow Verbal Instructions
    • Basic Computer Skills

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

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