Mount Sinai Medical Center · 12 hours ago
Team Leader OR
Miami Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expMount Sinai Medical Center is a prominent healthcare institution in South Florida, dedicated to high-quality health care and training top healthcare professionals. The Team Leader role involves overseeing surgical services, ensuring patient safety, and leading a team to deliver exceptional care in the operating room.
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Responsibilities
Specialty Surgical Services
Prepares the OR suite appropriately to receive a new admission. Greets the patient upon arrival and initiates hemodynamic monitoring
Evaluates, assesses and documents patient's surgical status. Report abnormal findings to physician and document pre/post-op counts
Assists anesthesia in maintaining intake and output, checks availability of blood products and checks blood products with anesthesia before administering. Document blood administration and assures accuracy
Demonstrates ability to handle difficult situations dealing with conflict in a timely manner
Demonstrates appropriate safety measures as it relates to potential radiation exposure
Monitors, evaluates, and intervenes appropriately with patients receiving conscious sedation
Competent in application of safety positioning devices, providing ongoing observation, intervention and documentation as per hospital policy
Maintains thorough knowledge of operation, care and handling of O.R.. equipment. Demonstrates ability to perform new procedures, skills, and routines in specialty areas
Performs initial vital signs and admission history to include introduction to patient and family. Assessment of chief complaint and notification of physician within 15 minutes of arrival to procedure area
Obtains and documents a complete nursing admission assessment, including physiological and psychological factors to develop a plan of care within eight hours of admission
Performs and documents an accurate systems assessment at the beginning of each procedure
Responds to diagnostic data and initiates appropriate action or intervention
Assesses patient education needs on admission
Assesses psychosocial needs specific to patient's age, growth, and development
Initiates a plan of care within eight hours of admission
Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs as evidenced by completion of assigned duties within shift
Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and plan of care
Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations
Performs 24-hour chart check at the beginning of each procedure
Prepares intravenous solutions using aseptic technique
Administers, observes, and documents intravenous therapy according to hospital policy
Administers medications within 30 minutes of scheduled time. Observes and documents effectiveness. Recognizes and reports adverse reactions immediately
Provides individualized instructions each procedure to patient/significant other regarding the plan of care
Demonstrates safe and correct use of unit specific equipment
Ensures that each patient's general hygiene needs are met
Performs pre-operative and post operative care and instruction for each assigned surgical patient during shift
Adheres to standard precautions including hand hygiene guidelines at all times
Documents specific patient valuables on designated form when received and immediately arranges for appropriate storage
Performs dressing changes using aseptic technique
Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician
Performs bedside glucose monitoring according to policy
Reports all abnormal findings immediately to physician
Initiates wound and skin protocol upon identification of risk
Performs ostomy care to include irrigation, appliance usage, and reinforcement of teaching
Inserts intermittent or indwelling urinary catheter using aseptic technique
Administers oxygen therapy according to physician order
Transfers patients in/out of the unit in an efficient manner, by obtaining a complete and correct set of physician's transfer orders. Completes and documents transfer summary. Ensures appropriate completed referral forms accompany intra-facility transfers, and giving/receiving of report
Demonstrates safe and correct use of restraints
Documents/reports patient responses or outcomes resulting from: nursing interventions, treatments/procedures, interpersonal interactions, and patient/family education
Evaluates and documents patient's progress towards established goals/objectives
Updates/revises patient care problem list and individualized patient care standards based on patient/family responses, progress towards goals, and/or change in medical status
Obtains 100% mandatory hospital and unit specific inservices annually, prior to evaluation date
Plans, presents, and documents unit inservice as required by level
Documents competency in clinical skills annually
Attends staff meetings as required
Uses established lines of communication for resolution of problems and interpersonal conflict
Aggregates and analyzes PI and Risk initiatives
Ensures that supplies are charged accurately on a daily basis
Assists Director with scheduling and assures accuracy of daily schedule sheets
Ensures problem resolution for any issues regarding internal and / or external customers
Conducts staff meetings (at least 2 per year); in collaboration with unit Director
Demonstrates the expertise necessary to function as a role model for staff
Fosters teamwork and builds mutual understanding, respect and confidence among personnel and between departments
Uses a systematic problem-solving process to make sound decisions in a timely manner
Uses initiative and sound judgment in delegating responsibilities
Maintains a customer-focused attitude at work through a spirit of cooperation, pleasant and respectful demeanor, and helpfulness towards patients, visitors, physicians, peers and employees
Demonstrates commitment towards professional growth through development of skills and knowledge
Knowledgeable of general safety and risk management procedures and responds appropriately to emergency situations, including fire, disaster and clinical emergencies
Collects and interprets data to monitor the departments performance and improve processes; and when applicable evaluates the outcomes related to the use of clinical practice guidelines
Is responsible for providing leadership and direction for staffing in accordance with the organization goals and objectives and meets changing needs in the area(s) of responsibility
Assumes authority, accountability and responsibility for the formal and informal direction of others
Maintains a high level of employee satisfaction
Provides for orientation, initial job training and continuing education of all employees in the department
Qualification
Required
Current Licensure in the State of Florida
BLS required
Graduated from an accredited school of Nursing
Team Leader: Min 2 years in area of specialty
Preferred
National Professional Organization Certification (CNOR) preferred
BSN preferred
Team Leader: Min 2 years in area of specialty preferred
Benefits
Health benefits
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Healthcare spending accounts
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Pet Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Wellness program
On-site housing for select positions and more!
Company
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Mount Sinai Medical Center provides healthcare services, including cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, endocrinology, and gastroenterology.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Gino Santorio
President & CEO
wendy stuart
Chief Nursing Officer, Senior Vice President,
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