RN Clinical Team Lead - Surgery

Registered Nurse Clinical Team Lead

• OR Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303 $38.45
• $60.56 an hour
• Full-Time Days, 40 hours per week +$2.

50/hr for weekend shifts. Boulder Community Health is seeking a Registered Nurse Clinical Team Lead for Surgery who is a department leader, mentor, and role model. Is responsible for the department in the absence of the Manager and/or Director. The CTL is responsible for unit operations when assigned the charge role. The CTL is responsible to both the unit and the units role in the overall hospital operations and flow.

Benefits:

• Health insurance, including a FREE employee-only option
• Dental and Vision insurance
• BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Education assistance program
• Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family Qualifications
• Colorado RN license in good standing
• BLS certification required through the American Heart Association.
• Member of professional organization and CNOR preferred
• 1 year of OR experience required
• Minimum of 6 months of RN experience. Responsibilities
• Supervises and coordinates shift operations to include early discharge, timely admissions, staffing, assignments, planning for pending admits. Evidenced by meeting hospital and unit metrics.
• Staffing and assignments meet unit HPPD (productivity measure) and balance acuity, experience and ability throughout shift.
• Adheres to regulatory, human resource and employee health regulations.
• Leads huddles relaying key patient safety and practice changes each shift.
• Articulates patient safety issues related to flow, admissions, staffing to the ARN.
• Negotiates and compromises to meet both unit and hospital wide demand
• Provides direct total patient care for specific group of patients with collaboration as needed.
• Demonstrates clinical competence in performing nursing procedures and identifies the rationale underlying the nursing skills.
• Identifies patient care problems, makes interventions based upon an understanding of the biopsychosocial processes.
• Assesses patient status systematically and anticipates and responds to changes in patient clinical condition.
• Actively seeks participation of the patient, family, and other members of the health care team to assure continuity of patient care.
• Promotes relationship-based care with a focus on patient safety, quality care, and service excellence.
• Consistent communication, a healthy, calm work environment, and staff feeling supported and heard are key intentions for every shift.
• As a supervisor, supports management and provides staff with accurate information. Keeps up to date on email communications. Escalates concerns to manager.
• Supports patient safety house wide by improving patient flow, positive relationships with other departments, and creating trust.
• Promotes and adheres to evidence-based practice, new practice and patient care standards, and quality initiatives.
• Leads by demonstrating professionalism and nursing practice we expect of our staff.

About Boulder Community Health Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care. We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities. As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care. EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace. BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text. This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.