Job Description - RN Team Leader - Acute Care II (21846) **Job Description**

RN Team Leader - Acute Care II - 21846 **Schedule**

- Full-time | **Shift**

- Night Shift JOB SUMMARY

* Coordinates the efforts of the assigned staff. Supervises clinical care provided by all staff members and directs and coordinates the patient flow as necessary. Functions as a member of the management and nursing team. Serves as a leader and role model in the absence of the Director/ Manager and as a direct caregiver.

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

* 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

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 hearing - Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice

* 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%)

**Job**

- Nursing **Primary Location**

- GA-Albany-Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital **Organization**

- GENERAL MEDICAL II