Specialty Leader - CVOR

Specialty Leader - CVOR

Full Time Day Shift - TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital

Location:

10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Work Schedule:

• Full Time Days (36 hrs/week)
• 6am - 6pm, have flexibility to work 8s, 10s or 12s
• Team members select their weekend call averaging 2 weekend days every six weeks

Job Overview:

This position is a qualified registered nurse accountable to the Nursing Manager/ Assistant Nurse Manager CVOR/Operating Room OR's, for the planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, communicating, and monitoring of patient care activities within CVOR. The CVOR Specialty Team Leader demonstrates effective utilization of resources, facilities and team cohesiveness and assumes specialty service responsibilities in the CVOR.

The CVOR consists of four cardiothoracic operating rooms and two hybrid rooms, supporting a comprehensive cardiac and thoracic surgery program. The team is highly cohesive across the entire CVOR and all disciplines, fostering a collaborative, family‑like environment where everyone works well together. Surgical volumes have steadily increased over the past 2–5 years, reflecting program growth, stability, and ongoing opportunities within a strong and well‑supported cardiac and thoracic service line.

Incentives & Benefits:

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment options—this role offers career growth opportunities.

Please view our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree required within five years in Nursing (Required)

Two-year Degree (Required)

2 - 3 years' relevant experience (Required)

Registered Nurse licensure required

Job Responsibilities:

• Coaches and supports the development of staff through in-services, staff meetings, etc. to ensure information relative to the services is shared with all staff.
• Assists in evaluating new staff and team members utilizing anecdotal process and/or the performance appraisal system.
• Collaborates with Physicians and other health care team members through demonstrated communication - verbal and nonverbal - skills and actions.
• Coordinates the functions of the specialty area, equipment, supplies etc.
• Demonstrates organizational responsibilities. Identifies areas for self-improvement through self-assessment and peer review.
• Functions in relief charge nurse role or other roles as requested. Cooperates with instructor/educator to facilitate learning experiences for students.
• Demonstrates knowledge and is supportive of organizational and unit changes.
• Supports organizational activities by participating in activities such as committees, staff meetings, councils.
• Uses chain of command appropriately. Builds collegial relationships with physicians and other health team members.
• Demonstrates autonomy in identifying opportunities for process improvement. Maintains and improves current knowledge
• Evaluates the plan of care for patient based on optimal specific patient outcomes by documenting response to care provided.
• Collaborates with the patient and with other members of the health care team, including physicians, to revise plan of care as needed. Supervises the care that was delegated to other health care team members
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family.
• Plans care for patient based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes. Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines/plan of care based on surgical case needs
• Provides a safe and therapeutic environment while maintaining patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights based on ethical principles.
• Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards within their area of practice.
• Safely administers medications/treatments and monitors their effects. Uses all equipment in a safe, appropriate manner.
• Recognizes emergency situations, notifies appropriate personnel, and begins emergency measures.

Other Job-Related Information:

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Frequently

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Reading - Consistently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Consistently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job Keywords: CVOR, OR, Operating Room, Staff RN, Registered Nurse, Nursing, Hospital, Periop, Perioperative, Cardiothoracic, Heart, Cardiovascular, Cardiac, Thoracic