Team Leader RN - ICU Nights

Job Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family :

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• Benefits from Day One

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Our promise to you : \n \n\n \n

Joining Texas Health Huguley - AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Texas Health Huguley - AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

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Texas Health Huguley- operates as a joint venture between Texas Health Resources and AdventHealth.

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Schedule : Full Time

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Shift : Night Shift

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Location : 11801 South Fwy., Burleson, TX 76028

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The community you'll be caring for :

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Designated Emergency Center of Excellence recognizing our facility as a high-performing emergency department

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The role you'll contribute :

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The Team Leader adheres to and follows the goals, philosophy, standards and guidelines of Texas Health Huguley. The Team Leader is a specialized health care professional who reports to the Director and provides leadership to the unit assigned by supervising the coordination the care and services for the patients on the unit for their assigned shift. The Team Leader will lead their staff on the delivery of safe patient care, quality strategies, throughput initiatives, patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction. In collaboration with their Director, the Team Leader will conduct performance evaluations of their assigned staff, participate in peer interviews of potential new hires for their team, and will make suggestions to their Director of any staff recognitions and / or disciplinary actions. This position demonstrates leadership through conflict resolution and service recovery with patients, families, physicians, and staff and proactively removes barriers to effectively implement Texas Health Huguley's strategic plan to achieve our vision. The Team Leader maintains clinical competency and is required to provide direct patient care.

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The value you'll bring to the team :

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Essential Function

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Patient Experience : \n \n\n \n

Ensures that every patient has a documented and purposeful nurse leader round every day. Rounds by nurse assignment and provides immediate feedback to nurse after rounding.

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Validates and holds staff accountable for purposeful hourly rounding.

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Unit performance is measured through HCAHPS scores.

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Unit Productivity Performance :

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Acts as the charge nurse / nurse leader of the unit for each regular shift assigned.

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Coordinates unit staffing for shift as described by staffing grid. Prevents overstaffing and over-shift overtime. Justifies on charge nurse staffing sheet any variance to staffing per grid for assigned shift.

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Coordinates appropriate staff assignments for shift based upon patient acuity and staff competency.

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Documents staffing for shift in the assignment books on each unit.

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Gives feedback to the Director and / or House Supervisor on staffing of the unit. Assists with contacting staff for unit coverage as needed.

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Explores and implements strategies to reduce productivity costs on the unit.

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Human Resources : \n \n\n \n

Participates in peer interviews for potential new staff.

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In collaboration with Director, conducts performance evaluations of staff assigned.

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Gives suggestions and feedback to Director for corrective actions or recognition of their staff members.

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Clinical and Quality Performance :

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Every AM after bed tracking meeting, initiates huddle on the unit to form a team approach to care. Huddle includes a quick discussion of any topics brought forth in the bed tracking meeting, patient flow plan for the shift, staff concerns, patient concerns / needs, IPOC reminders, VTE documentation of interventions, pts at risk for falls, pts with pain not controlled, staff roles during a code blue, etc.

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Ensures that staff have complete all required documentation including but not limited to Admission databases, Home medication lists, IPOCS, Vaccine and VTE assessments and interventions, Riskmasters, and medication PPID processes.

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Is an active participant in shared governance including unit based counsel and the peer review processes.

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Staff Education : \n \n\n \n

Contributes to the professional development of self, peers, colleagues and others by facilitating a positive orientation experience for our new employees through role modeling and the demonstration of our team oriented environment.

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Acts as a super-user on the unit and assists staff with various computer application uses.

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Assists staff in competency validation for unit based skills.

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Resources : \n \n\n \n

Ensures staff have the tools and equipment needed to do their job.

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Ensures tools and equipment are working properly and notifies the appropriate parties when repair is needed.

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Notifies Director of unit needs for next budget planning sessions.

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Patient Flow : \n \n\n \n

Ensures and promotes efficiency through ED throughput initiatives with timely discharges, timely bed assignments, and timely admissions from the ED.

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Promotes staff to utilize the one call process consistently.

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When holding pts in the ED, works closely with Director, physicians, charge nurses, and house supervisor on discharges and status changes to provide adequate bed availability to the ED. Ensures these processes are continuously followed even if patients are not in hold status.

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Other Responsibilities As Assigned

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The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed :

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Minimum qualifications :

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RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and / or Compact State Licensure in the state of Texas or in a qualifying compact state.

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ACLS

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PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

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This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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Category : Nursing

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Organization : Texas Health Huguley Hospital

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Schedule : Full-time

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Shift : 3 - Night

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Req ID : 25037107

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We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability / handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

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