Perioperative Team Lead

About us : For the past 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted name in the community, striving for excellence and delivering professional and compassionate care. Our dedicated staff of approximately 475 employees has a heart for healthcare and realizes how precious the gift of good health can be.

Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care hospital located in Toccoa, Georgia. We are nestled in the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia where our family-oriented community offers many cultural and civic opportunities as well as numerous outdoor activities.

Stephens County Hospital is a member of the Georgia Hospital Association, American Hospital Association and Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Stephens County Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation's premier healthcare monitoring agency.

Perioperative Team Leader - Full Time - Day Shift with call required

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 Nurse Manager and as a direct patient caregiver.

Education :

2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing (minimum requirement)

4 year Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

2-3 years of experience in an acute care setting in area of specialty (required)

1-2 years of clinical leadership experience (preferred)

Licensure / Certification :

RN with current Georgia license or current compact / multistate license

BLS, ACLS (both required), PALS, (preferred) can be obtained within 6 months of hire

Department certifications may be required

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e. self-education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight and demonstrated needs.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. Adheres to the hospital hand hygiene practices.
• Participates in ongoing unit Quality / Process Improvement projects as directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Assists with ongoing unit education and new employee orientation
• Covers for the Nurse Manager when he / she attends meetings, for vacations, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess the following :

Non-Essential Functions

Professional Requirements

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions :

Stephens County Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any other legally protected status.