Specialty Team Leader- Operating Room (Evening Shift 1245-2115)

Job Number:

31637

Location:

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

Street Address:

417 W 3rd Ave

City, State:

Albany, Georgia

Zip Code:

31701

Department:

PPMH OPERATING ROOM

Shift:

Job Type:

Full time

Posted Date:

2025-05-06

Job Description Summary:

Description:

• •JOB SUMMARY
• •Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices. Follow practices established by AORN and recommended practices. Manages all aspects of surgical specialty team; serves as first line resource for staff and Physicians related to specific team specialty (ies). Completes staff schedules and performance appraisals.

• GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• •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
• •Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• •Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• •Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• •Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• •Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

• WORKING CONDITIONS
• •May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• •May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• •May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• •Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• •May be scheduled as needed including overtime

• •EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• •2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing (Required)
• •4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

• EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• •2 - 3 years Experience in operating room as circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse (Required)

• CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
• •Required Certifications/Licensures: Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license and AHA Basic Life Support (BLS),
• •Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)

• GENERAL SKILLS
• •Organizational Skills
• •Communication Skills
• •Interpersonal Skills
• •Customer Relations
• •Analytical
• •Grammar / Spelling
• •Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
• •Follow Verbal Instructions
• •Basic Computer Skills

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• •Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
• •Have good - manual dexterity
• •Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• •Standing - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• •Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• •Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• •Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• •Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• •Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• •Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• •Reaching above shoulder - Frequently within shift (34-66%)