Job Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri Job Type: Full-time Department:
3 South, Medical Oncology Facility:
HRMC Shift:
Day Hours:
Variable hrs per/week / Mon - Fri - on call
Temp/Non-Temp: Regular HH Emp
Positions Available: 1
Type of Benefits Available: Full-Time Benefits
Job Description: The TL-General MedicineOncology works under the supervision of the Service Leader - Medical Services. Is accountable for facilitating quality care on assigned nursing unit, monitoring nursing process, communicating effectively and facilitating development of the nursing staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES Employees are responsible for the following RESPECT Plus Core Behaviors as defined in the RESPECT Plus document:
Accountability
Communication
Appearance
Confidentiality/Privacy
Attitude
Courtesy
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Employee in this position perform the following technical competencies:
Communicates appropriately, speaks respectfully at all times with patients, families, visitors, physicians and staff, addressing them by name, and responds to needs or request for assistance promptly and courteously.
Maintains good rapport and a professional working relationship with staff members and physicians.
Receives and/or places telephone calls promptly, using a pleasant tone of voice, identifying self and unit/department, conveying a willingness to be helpful.
Takes telephone messages correctly, delivers messages and/or refers telephone calls to the appropriate party accurately and in a timely manner.
Readily assists co-workers without being asked.
Actively participates on inter/intradepartmental committees and special task forces as assigned.
Complies with system and/or departmental guidelines for personal hygiene and dress code, and exemplifies an attitude of personal pride about Heartland Health.
Maintains work area in a manner that is conducive to an orderly and efficient work-flow, where distractions from personal belongings are minimized.
Supervises staff members consistently in a firm and fair manner, leading by professional example, providing direction as necessary.
Plans and conducts unit/department meetings, encourages open communication and verbalization of opinions in an attempt to identify and resolve problems on the unit/department, and strives to reduce tension and anxiety among staff members.
Promotes staff development, works with staff members in creating an amiable atmosphere on the unit/department, counsels and encourages staff to work as a team in providing quality patient care at optimal efficiency.
Job Qualifications: EDUCATION: Graduate of approved school of nursing. BSN preferred.
LICENSURE: Current RN licensure.
EXPERIENCE: Three years Med/Surg experience or special area; Management experience; Oncology nursing certification
ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL/MOTOR SKILLS: The Team Leader will have a thorough knowledge of the clinical and technical skills needed to provide high quality outcomes within the service. Knowledge of the operational and technical skills to meet high quality outcome. The Team Leader will be expected to direct other leaders to resources to be used to develop technical answers. Team Leaders will have the skills to develop processes to be used to respond to all customer groups, regardless of the level of technical skill needed.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Team oriented, ability to develop and analyze core processes and plan implementation. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and present a positive image for the Heartland Health organization. Must be motivated and emote a positive attitude. Ability to work independently. Possess strong negotiation skills.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moving, walking, balancing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and restraining. Must travel throughout the Heartland complex to meet with users in their environment.
ESSENTIAL MENTAL ABILITIES: The Team Leader will possess a set of skills including, but not limited to forecasting, analyzing, synthesizing, explaining, adapting, comprehending, interpreting data, negotiating, organizational skills, speaking in front of groups, team leadership, conflict resolution, listening skills, the ability to select and develop a competent team leader staff, and the flexibility to meet the changing needs of the enterprise, and analytical skills. The Team Leader will maintain skills in process improvement and change management.
ESSENTIAL SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to communicate via telephone and in person. Must be able to review reports and organization goals for quality and accuracy. Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS: Exposure to patient's blood and products.
OTHER: Twenty-four hour coverage of nursing unit. On call for unit through week, including call.
HOW TO APPLY:
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Job Number
08-2399
Company Summary:
Located in beautiful St. Joseph, Missouri, a city named as an "All America City," Heartland Health is an integrated health delivery system, which includes a medical center, physician practices, foundation and a health plan. Our flagship facility is Heartland Regional Medical Center (HRMC), which consists of 351 staffed acute care beds in a Level II trauma hospital. HRMC is JCAHO-accredited, and serves a regional population of 294,000 in Missouri, Kansas and the bordering counties in Nebraska and Iowa.
