LEAD RN -INTERNAL MEDICINE - SRS, DOWNTOWN - FULL TIME - VARIABLE SHIFT
Company: Sharp HealthCare
Location: San Diego
Posted on: September 29, 2024
Job Description:
Facility: SRS Downtown Fir StreetCity San DiegoDepartmentJob
StatusRegularShiftDayFTE1Shift Start TimeShift End TimeAHA Basic
Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) -
American Heart Association; California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA
Board of Registered NursingHours :Shift Start Time:VariableShift
End Time:VariableAWS Hours Requirement:8/40 - 8 Hour
ShiftAdditional Shift Information:Current schedule Mon-Fri
0800-1700. Schedule subject to change based on business
needs.Weekend Requirements:As NeededOn-Call Required:NoHourly Pay
Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):$50.611 - $65.305 - $79.999The
stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects
to pay for this position.--- The actual pay rate and pay grade for
this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including
an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities,
education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace
factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business
practices.What You Will DoAssists patients, staff and physicians as
needed to maintain a high level of efficiency of operations and
customer service while providing quality care to a designated
patient population. Assists the Patient Care Manager with the
leadership of the Nursing and Patient Service Representative
Staff.Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- 1 Year RN experience in related clinical area.
- California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered
Nursing -REQUIRED
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS
Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIREDPreferred
Qualifications
- Leadership experience.Essential Functions
- Clinical SkillsDemonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and
skill in assigned area and within scope of practice.Demonstrates
strong nursing skills in the area of assessment, planning
implementations and evaluation of patient care.Fully successful in
performing/assisting with all tests and procedures in assigned
department.Administers medications safely and accurately per
guidelines and written order. No medication errors.Able to prepare
patient for examination or procedure. Obtains complete and accurate
consent for procedures/surgery. Prepares and labels biopsies in a
thorough and accurate manner.Partners with physicians to
continuously learn and expand clinical knowledge base.Listens to
patients, collects pertinent information, recognizes the urgency of
the patient's problem and routes to physicians.Returns phone calls
according to physician instruction. May schedule patient
appointments.In partnership with physician, provides specific
educational material and individual teaching.Uses universal
precautions and demonstrates knowledge of infection control
policies and procedures.Provides assistance to PSRs in resolving
issues related to front desk responsibilities including scheduling
and telephone management. Acts as a positive role model and ensures
appropriate service delivery.Participates in clinical projects as
directed by the physician or manager.
- Department Efficiency and EffectivenessOrganizes and completes
daily requirements and responsibilities.Able to respond to changing
circumstances and prioritize patient needs.Responds to urgent and
emergent situations in a calm and capable manner. Utilizes good
judgment and problem solving ability.Ensures readiness of reports
and information to maximize patient visit.Maintains appropriate
supply levels. Cost conscious in usage.Participates in and prepares
for site inspections and inventories.Completes department
inventories per guidelines.Enters authorizations and schedules
surgeries and procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
- Department OperationsStaffing - Ensures appropriate level of
staffing (flex up and down) and assesses requests for time off
(including breaks, late/early arrivals/departures and vacations).
Works with Staffing Specialist to ensure coverage and/or provide
adequate alternatives. Maintains attendance records on staff and
notifies Patient Care Supervisor or Manager of attendance and
overtime compliance. Monitors level or staffing to ensure
appropriate service delivery.Timecards - Collects timecards and
checks for accuracy, prepares for approval and submits to
Supervisor or Manager by deadline. Monitors and tracks
overtime.Daily Organization/Effectiveness - Ensures prompt and
efficient return of messages in the department. Monitors patient
flow, physician schedules and completion of daily tasks in the
department to ensure quality and service standards.Policy &
Procedure - Monitors policy and procedure compliance within the
department. Implements procedural changes, such as new protocols,
and educates staff to changes. May maintain policy and procedure
manuals and/or sit on Policy and Procedure Committees relevant to
department function and front desk operations. Assures compliance
with local and regulatory agencies.Financial - Maintains cost
efficiency to achieve budget results in regards to supply orders,
staffing and equipment.Physicians and co-workers - Collaborates and
communicates effectively with department physicians to resolve
department related issues. Shares pertinent information to increase
department efficiency. Demonstrates courteous, professional and
cooperative behavior towards physicians. Fosters teamwork to
accomplish work goals in assigned departments. Anticipates and
problem solves issues with related ancillary departments. Networks
with other departments to solve goals of assigned departments.
Assists with assigned departments needs as necessary (performing
various roles, duties and functions) to maintain high level of
quality service.Other - Performs all other duties as required by
Patient Care Supervisor or Manager.
- LeadershipNew Hires and Orientation - Participates in or
completes initial screening interview and schedules final
candidates with Patient Care Supervisor or Manager and physician
for final hiring decision. Completes paperwork and submits training
calendar and skills roster within 90 days. Oversees orientation of
new employees to assure appropriate clinical performance and
service delivery.Staff training and development - Assists in
scheduling and organizing clinical and technical in-services,
customer service in-services, mock codes, and pharmacy fairs.
Provides ongoing clinical and service support and
supervision.Corrective Action - Promptly brings to the attention of
the manager performance issues needing to be addressed. Works with
Supervisor or Manager to follow corrective action process as
delineated by Human Resources policy and procedure. Coaches and
counsels as needed.Evaluations - Communicated performance
expectations to staff, assesses developmental needs and initiates
action plans to address issues and build skills. Maintains schedule
of evaluation dates. Prepares, distributes and collects
pre-evaluation paperwork. Prepares evaluation for Patient Care
Managers review and presents to Patient Care Manager before due
date in the agreed upon time frame.Leadership - Consistently
pro-active in team development and in problem-solving to meet
department goals. Actively and positively strives to implement
departmental goals and support changes. Acts as a resource and role
model for staff. Facilitates inter-departmental cooperation and
teamwork. Adheres to Sharp HealthCare standards of conduct.
- Nursing CompetenciesSuccessfully completes Nursing Competencies
with a score of 90% or greater in each section = Great.Successfully
completes Nursing Competencies with a score of 90% or greater on
all but one section. Passed on retesting = Good.Unsuccessful in
passing more than one section of Nursing Competency Testing and/or
failed to pass testing on second attempt = Needs Improvement.
- Quality AssuranceQuality Assurance - Educates staff regarding
quality clinical and service standards. Coordinates Quality
Assurance program for each department. Tracks and trends
compliance. Integrates team approach be delegating various QA
responsibilities to staff members and following-up on compliance.
Maintains continuous compliance of Quality Standards. Maintains QA
book or data sheets on assigned departments. Brings any quality
issues to the attention of the Supervisor/Manager. Develops
specific quality standards for assigned departments. Reviews
reports and implements action plans to improve service standards.
Monitors departments regularly to assure compliance with quality
standards as measured. Compiles monthly QA results and employee
chart audits.Manager/Supervisor Observation - Quality Assurance
records/reports: No more than 2 documented exceptions per year. QA
scores: 96-100% = Great; 90-95% = Good; 90% and below = Needs
Improvement.
- Technical SkillsDemonstrates knowledge of equipment and
Information Systems applications.Able to activate emergency
procedure per protocol - code, fire, etc.Documents patient care
events in a thorough and accurate manner. Manages and completes
AEHR tasks per prescribed timelines.Support and knowledge of new
applications and policies: AEHR, Abbreviations, etc.Demonstrates
typing skills proficiency by: Using a keyboard, required to type
proficiently and accurately; Have the ability to type a minimum of
30 words per minute with 0-2 errors; Have the ability to proof
work.Knowledge of insurance, utilization review, scheduling
requirements and support of front desk responsibilities.Able to
operate and maintain department equipment.Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities
- I.V. proficient.
- Proficiency in clinical skill, nursing judgment and
leadership.Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other
things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any
other protected class
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