Lead, Registered Nurse (1838)

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Lead Registered Nurse to join our team at Birmingham Heart Clinic ASC in Birmingham, AL

Responsibilities:

• Develop proper clinical procedures that ensure patient safety, comfort, and quality.
• Develop appropriate admission and discharge procedures and ensure that pre-admission criteria are appropriately met.
• Research, prepare cost reduction proposals, and implement approved suggestions.
• Evaluate ongoing patient care, escalating matters of concern to the ASC Director.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure personnel policy development and communication to staff to achieve consistency in labor and employee relations.
• Serve as resource and role model for staff.
• Plan, evaluate, recommend, and implement new initiatives when appropriate.
• Monitor, coach, develop, and evaluate the performance of staff on an ongoing basis in accordance with applicable performance standards.
• Assure compliance with all Clinic policies and procedures and governmental regulations pertaining to:
  • Controlled substances and legend drugs, including sample medications.
  • Infection control
  • Patient confidentiality
  • CPR, ACLS, safety and risk management in collaboration with Safety Officer and Infection Preventionist/Risk manager.
  • Quality Improvement and quality assurance in collaboration with the Director of Quality
  • Professional licensure
  • LDH, Medicare, AAAHC, AORN and all other voluntary and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, employees, managers, and physicians.
• Assist with the development of patient education material.
• Support and promote a positive image of TDC when dealing with patients and others inside and outside the organization.
• Monitor patient service feedback and ensure complaints and service issues are resolved.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in state where ASC is located.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Saving (ACLS) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) are required.
• RN degree from an accredited school, preferably with a Baccalaureate or master’s degree in nursing or health care administration
• Minimum 2 years’ nursing management experience, preferably in cardiac Cath lab setting
• Cardiovascular certifications such as CVRN II or higher, CCRN, RCIS, and RCES are preferred.

About Birmingham, AL:

Birmingham blends history, culture, and a growing job market. The city offers a mix of urban energy and Southern charm. Residents enjoy outdoor spaces, great food, and an affordable cost of living. It’s a welcoming place with something for everyone.