PCU Step Down RN Critical Care Team Leader

• Prepares monthly schedules for the assigned unit, ensuring coverage for all scheduled and add-on cases.
• Assists with performance appraisals, corrective actions, and employee counseling.
• Provides required documentation for personnel files in a timely manner.
• Utilizes time effectively and accomplishes duties within required timeframes with minimal supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Communicates courteously with internal and external customers in person and by telephone.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and develops positive working relationships with other departments.
• Participates in hourly rounding using the AIDET technique to improve patient outcomes.
• Incorporates Caring Model behaviors and culturally competent care into daily practice.
• Monitors staff compliance with customer service behaviors and reinforces hospital goals for service management.
• Adheres to organizational standards for dress and professional appearance.
• Collaborates and demonstrates teamwork in managing patient flow, promoting timely patient placement by following hospital policies for admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Assists the Nurse Leader or designee with updates and maintenance of unit records, reports, and forms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent organization and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 suite of productivity tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple concurrent tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to work well with people of varying levels of technical abilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of organizational goals and accurately prioritizes work.
• Able to function in complex and challenging environments while maintaining the ability to influence change and assist in mutually beneficial solutions.
• Able to assist in program governance and ensure adherence to process controls in a timely and effective manner.

Education

• Associate's Degree in Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing [Preferred]

Work Experience

• 1+ year of experience as an RN in critical care or a relevant specialty area [Preferred]
• 1+ year of leadership experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification [Required]