Team Leader - Nursing
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy of caring
Located in the heart of Miami Beach, overlooking the breathtaking intracoastal waterway, Mount Sinai Medical Center is dedicated to providing exceptional health care to our diverse community enhanced through innovation, technology, teaching, and research.
Mount Sinai is South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital with 672 beds, and a tight-knit community of more than 4,000 employees.
We provide world-class care:

• Named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals for 2020 and 2021 by Healthgrades, positioning Mount Sinai among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for overall clinical excellence.
• A pioneer in innovative medical research in areas such as cardiology, cancer, memory disorders and pulmonary diseases
• The BEST cardiac surgery survival rate in Florida
• A new seven-story Surgical Tower with 154 all-private rooms and patient centered technology promotes an exceptional patient experience

Position Responsibilities:

• Knowledgeable of the EMTALA laws that govern transfer in and out of the Emergency Room
• Demonstrates the ability to assess age specific safety issues for the Emergency Room patients
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret age specific response for trauma patients
• Documents discharge planning for all patients with a focus on the special discharge and after core needs of the population are served
• Possesses the skill to successfully interpret EKG tracing (Arrhythmia recognition and management)
• Monitors, evaluates and documents patients response to vasoactive drug administration
• Monitors and evaluates patients requiring pace maker management (external, internal and intravenous)
• Monitors, evaluates and documents patients requiring mechanical ventilation
• Is Knowledgeable of crisis intervention, verbal de-escalation and physical intervention (Mental Health Baker Act)
• Demonstrates the ability to assess physical abuse and suicidal risk factors
• Interprets and evaluates arterial blood gas results
• Monitors, evaluates, documents and troubleshoots patients hemodynamic response to plan of care within the Emergency Room setting
• Performs Emergency Room age specific Triage assessment to include vital signs, assessment of chief complaint and notification of physician within 15 minutes of arrival to the Emergency Room Department
• Obtains and documents a complete nursing admission assessment, including physiological and psychological factors to develop a plan of care
• Performs and documents an accurate ongoing systems assessment
• Responds to diagnostic data and initiates appropriate action or intervention
• Assesses patient educational needs
• Assesses psychosocial needs specific to patient's age, growth, and development
• Implements plan of care upon completion of assessment
• Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs
• Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and plan of care
• Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations
• Administers, observes, and documents intravenous therapy according to hospital policy
• Administers medications and observes effectiveness, recognizing and reporting adverse reactions immediately
• Provides individualized instructions each shift to patient/significant other regarding the plan of care
• Demonstrates safe and correct use of unit specific equipment
• Ensures that each patient's general hygiene needs are met
• Adheres to standard precaution guidelines at all times
• Documents specific patient valuables on designated form when received and immediately arranges for appropriate storage
• Performs dressing changes using aseptic technique
• Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician
• Performs bedside glucose monitoring according to policy
• Administers internal feedings via ng tube, g tube, and/or j tube
• Reports all abnormal findings immediately to physician
• Initiates wound and skin care upon identification of wounds or skin breakdown
• Inserts intermittent or indwelling urinary catheter using aseptic technique
• Administers oxygen therapy according to physician order
• Transfers patients in/out of the Emergency Room in an efficient manner, by obtaining a complete and correct set of physician's orders
• Completes documentation of transfer summary and ensures appropriate completed referral forms accompany intra-facility transfers including giving/receiving of report
• Demonstrates safe and correct use of restraints
• Documents/reports patient responses or outcomes resulting from: nursing interventions, treatments/procedures, interpersonal interactions, and patient/family education
• Evaluates and documents patient's progress towards established goals/objectives to meet discharge criteria
• Evaluates patient transfer/discharge planning needs based on anticipated problems, internal or community resources, and support systems
• Professional and Staff DevelopmentObtains 100% of mandatory hospital and unit specific inservice, annually, prior to evaluation date
• Plans, presents, and documents unit inservice as required by level
• Documents competency in clinical skills annually
• Uses established lines of communication for resolution of problems and interpersonal conflict
• Aggregates and analyzes PI and Risk initiatives
• Ensures that supplies are charged accurately on a daily basis
• Assists Director with scheduling and assures accuracy of daily schedule sheets
• Ensures problem resolution for any issues regarding internal and / or external customers
• Conducts staff meetings (at least 2 per year); in collaboration with Unit Director
• Demonstrates the expertise necessary to function as a role model for staff
• Fosters teamwork and builds mutual understanding, respect and confidence among personnel and between departments
• Uses a systematic problem-solving process to make sound decisions in a timely manner
• Uses initiative and sound judgment in delegating responsibilities
• Maintains a customer-focused attitude at work through a spirit of cooperation, pleasant and respectful demeanor, and helpfulness towards patients, visitors, physicians, peers and employees
• Demonstrates commitment towards professional growth through development of skills and knowledge
• Knowledgeable of general safety and risk management procedures and responds appropriately to emergency situations, including fire, disaster and clinical emergencies
• Collects and interprets data to monitor the departments performance and improve processes; and when applicable evaluates the outcomes related to the use of clinical practice guidelines
• Is responsible for providing leadership and direction for staffing in accordance with the organization goals and objectives and meets changing needs in the area(s) of responsibility
• Assumes authority, accountability and responsibility for the formal and informal direction of others
• Maintains a high level of employee satisfaction
• Provides for orientation, initial job training and continuing education of all employees in the department

Benefits:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for selected positions and more!

Job Type: Full-time

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