PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Team Lead - Medical/Surgical/ICU (Part-Time) for a 0.3 full time equivalent Non-Exempt position. This position will be working Night shift with shift durations of 12 Hours .

Req ID: 167950 

JOB SUMMARY

Assures professional nursing care is provided for all patients in clinical nursing unit according to established standards and practices.  The Team Lead is a team member in a leadership capacity under the direction of the Manager or Director.  The Team Lead assists the Manager/Director in coordinating unit activities which assure optimal patient care.  The Team Lead supports and directs staff members in providing compassionate care and services to patients and families. Independent decision-making is expected in the execution off routine duties.  

Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day functions for assigned area.  Assists with ensuring that departmental goals are achieved, timelines met and service excellence provided in all aspects of work. Subject matter expert.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assigns work; plans and manages priorities, provides technical assistance, oversees staff schedules, monitors quality of work, monitors team projects, mentors staff, provides constructive feedback, oversees staff training, ensures quality improvement, provides leadership feedback on staff performance, and assists with goal setting for the team.
2. Directs patient care activities on the unit for the shift by making/adjusting staff assignments that ensures optimal patient outcomes.
3. Supervises and assesses clinical practice.  Directs and delegates other team members.  Coordinates staffing for the next shift.
4. Thinks critically to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.  Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to standards.
5. Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
6. Acts as a resource on procedures and standards.  Monitors staff compliance.  Facilitates staff orientation.
7. Articulates shift/team operational issues to management as appropriate. 
8. Collaborates with other departments in meeting the needs of patient, families and other healthcare providers.
9. Ensure professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
10. May assist the manager/director in the annual performance assessment process.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 
• BSN preferred. 
• Specialty certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• One year acute care nursing experience required. 
• Previous leadership experience preferred. 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state in which nurse will be practicing
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required. 
• ACLS may be required.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment
• Able to support and interpret medical center's philosophy, policies and procedures
• Ability to balance information regarding patient needs, staff needs, and unit needs in decision making
• Demonstrated interest in staff development
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

REGION/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES

WHATCOM

• Reports to Clinic Manager
• RN – Clinic Team Lead's work in both Inpatient and Outpatient areas.

PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS – UNITED GENERAL

• Work requires active physical exertion up to 66% of the time      
• Ability to lift, push, pull objects weighing 75 lbs or less.  
• Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation. 
• Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids or sharp items. 
• Possible exposure to chemo medications.           
• Job duties require intense concentration and attention to detail up to 34-65% of work time.    
• Job duties may require interaction with violent or uncontrolled patients. PPE use may be required including gloves, gown, mask, respirator.

There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Please apply online to be considered. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.

About PeaceHealth

PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of its founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission.  

We offer competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a collaborative, Mission-driven work environment! To learn more about working at PeaceHealth and the  Sedro-Woolley  community please visit our homepage: www.peacehealth.org/careers .

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Location:  Sedro-Woolley , United General Medical Center (250)
Job Category:   Nursing  
Shift:   Night
Shift Length:  12 Hours
FTE:  0.3
Work Type:   Part Time
Hourly compensation starts at:  $ 32.48 , more depending on experience
Required Certifications/Licensure:  Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Basic Life Support; Registered Nurse - Washington

PeaceHealth is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to the following statuses: protected veteran; qualified individual with a disability; race; ethnicity; religion; gender; pregnancy; gender identity; national origin; age; genetic information; sexual orientation; or any other protected status in accordance with local, state, or federal laws.

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.

Posting Notes: Sedro-Woolley || Nursing || Medical/Surgical Nursing || Part Time || ROUTINE NURSING SVCS