35200 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Telemetry

Full time

Yes

40

nights

Pay Range:

$25.30 - $37.95

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Paramedic certification from an accredited certified paramedic program, or an Associate's Degree of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in paramedic studies or equivalent. Previous clinical experience preferred.

-OR-

Graduation from an accredited LPN training program. Previous experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a clinical or other health care setting preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

applicable state-OEMS certification as EMT-P required

-OR-

applicable state Board of Nursing licensure as LPN required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversees fulfillment of performance metrics for the department, to include productivity, patient experience and quality standards.
2. Manage staff performance.
3. Audits and maintains department metrics for unit and organizational goals.
4. Promotes quality improvement and systems-thinking by openly supporting and consistently communicating the mission of the department and organization. Collaborates with management team on the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures designed to improve quality of care and operational efficiency.
5. Promotes culture of safety and responsiveness.
6. Responsible for compliance with policies and standard work for the department to ensure metrics are met and processes are appropriately followed.
7. Responsible for staffing, training and supervision of staff including participation in annual performance evaluations.
8. Schedule and organize assignments for breaks, meals and handoff duties.
9. Interact and effectively communicate with nursing staff and make visits to units as needed.
10. Shares in responsibility for maintenance of clean and orderly department. Helps to maintain equipment in good working order.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Excellent organizational skills and self-motivated
2. Ability to prioritize and handle interruptions
3. Ability to speak effectively to employees inside and outside of the department
4. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information according internal policies and regulations
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills
6. Working knowledge of all MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Telemetry Center / Office

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of time spent performing the following activities:

0%

35%

65%

to

to

to

35%

65%

100%

N/A

Activity

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending

X

Reaching with arms

X

Finger and hand dexterity

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Seeing

Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:

X

20 lbs. maximum

X

50 lbs. maximum

X

100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.