RN Clinical Supervisor- GI Surgery

Department:
34409 Atrium Health Pineville - Nursing Med Surg: IP 4 Palm

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hou rs Per Week:
36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

- 3, 12-hour nights  shifts per week

- Holiday rotation

- Weekend rotation

Pay Range:
$44.15 - $66.25

Where You Will Work:

4 Palm is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team on the GI, Colorectal Surgical Floor. Our unit specializes in providing exceptional post-operative care for patients undergoing gastrointestinal (GI)colorectal surgeries. The patients have a variety of medical diagnoses such as Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, gallstones, irritable bowel syndrome, and general post-surgery with a focus on abdominal. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and be part of a collaborative and supportive team. Join our team in providing exceptional care for patients on their surgical recovery journey.

Expectations We’re Looking For:

- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing

- Candidates must have at least 6 months of RN experience, this position is not for new grads

- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices

- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

What You’ll Do:

Works closely with the Nurse Case Managers and Social Workers in making referrals as directed by attending physicians to private home care agencies regarding chemotherapy administration and necessary blood draws. 2. Remains current with changes in policies or procedures, as they are written or revised. 3. Coordinates lab work, growth factors and transfusions that need to be arranged prior to the next treatment, whether it is returning to the Hematology and Oncology Clinic, by home health, or at an outside physicians office and call/fax orders accordingly. 4. Consults with Oncology Pharmacists regarding dose adjustments, drug interactions and treatment orders, especially in relation to patients lab work if there are abnormal values. 5. Consults with the Attending Physician regarding patient toxicities and dose adjustments, and interim labs in between scheduled treatments. 6. Schedules various outpatient procedures. Coordinates necessary outpatient CT scans, MRIs, PET Scans, schedule Lumbar Punctures under fluoro when necessary for Intrathecal Chemo. 7. Responsible for scheduling and arranging follow up to the Hematology and Oncology Clinic for continuation of outpatient chemotherapy treatments initiated in the hospital. 8. Establishes local Hematology and Oncology follow up for patients referred from outlying areas when needing or requesting care coordinated closer to their hometown. 9. Utilizes assessment skills to gauge patient's physical and emotional needs. 10. Determines discharge needs of the patient and family. Communicates plan of care effectively to health care team while ensuring complete, accurate, and timely written documentation of patient information. 11. Ensures adequate staffing at all times. Directs, organizes and plans day-to-day operations of the department to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency. 12. Provides leadership to staff to ensure short and long-term goals are met by developing standards of performance and capitalizing on employee strengths. 13. Manages staff through recruitment, orientation, training on policies and procedures, and conducting 90 Day and Annual Employee Reviews. 14. Maintains a safe work environment, ensuring staff complete annual training, following polices regarding infection control and safety. 15. Ensures compliance with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infections body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos and other hazardous substances. 16. Coordinates operational aspects of systems including revising workflows, forms and procedures, identifying and designing reports required for operations and monitoring implementation timeliness. 17. Conducts customer evaluations using departmental visits, surveys and questionnaires to measure quality and satisfaction of programs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with five years' nursing experience, one year of which should be in a related field, acute care or a specialty area required. BSN preferred. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of applicable state and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within one year in select clinical areas.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care Ability to work collaboratively WORK ENVIRONMENT: Typical clinic setting Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances Moderate noise environment Possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases Possible exposure to radiation hazards Subject to highly stressful situations Subject to many interruptions Subject to irregular hours

About This Location:

Atrium Health Pineville is proud to be an ANCC Pathways to Excellence organization in which we empower and give a voice to nurses. The ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation underscores our commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses excel. We believe that nurses are the heart of patient care, which is why our nursing staff is an integral part of our interprofessional team. Our organization’s investment in our nurses means better quality care, safety, and patient outcomes.

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Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.