Team Leader (Ambulatory Services/ Short Stay Unit SSU)

At CentraState Medical Center, the Ambulatory Services and Short Stay Unit (SSU) offers an appealing short-term healthcare environment with consistent eight-hour shifts and a Monday-Friday work week. These moderately paced units feature fast patient turnover and serve a diverse population, including post-surgical patients recovering from orthopedic, gastric bypass, urologic, and vascular procedures, as well as those receiving endoscopies. The MAB area includes five recovery rooms and five holding areas, with no on-call requirements. Preadmission Testing includes one intake room and one lab room, also operating on a Monday-Friday schedule. With ample opportunities for cross-training and skill development, these units provide an ideal environment to launch or advance a career in ambulatory medicine.

CentraState Medical Center currently has an employment opportunity available for a Team Leader within Ambulatory Services. The Team Leader administers culturally sensitive nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with ANA standards, the New Jersey Nurse Practice Act, SPAN, The Joint Commission, and established hospital and Nursing Department policies and procedures, following evidence-based nursing practice. This role facilitates care for surgical patients by managing, coordinating, and monitoring resources to achieve optimal clinical and financial outcomes, resource utilization, and quality service. The Team Leader assists the manager in planning, directing, and supervising the overall operation of the assigned nursing unit on a 24-hour basis. Serving as a clinical resource and educator to department staff, the Team Leader supports the implementation of patient care and service goals established by senior management.

Administers medications as needed following CSHS policies and manufacturer's instructions.
• Takes immediate and appropriate actions in the event of a medication variance occurrence.
• Recognizes adverse reactions to medications and takes immediate and appropriate actions.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and/or emergencies situations and takes immediate and appropriate actions.
• Makes decisions that demonstrate knowledge of nursing practice; utilizes sound nursing judgment in clinical and patient care management situations.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in the care of patients and in the coordination of care to assure the achievement of maximum outcome.
• Assists in the development of department PI plans and reports.
• Continually assesses and improves the care/services provided.
• Maintains and updates Doctors' Preference Cards as needed.
• Participates in meetings and committees as assigned.
• Stays aware of departmental operations and recommends changes where necessary to optimize the quality of patient care and services provided.
• Assesses patient needs, plans and delivers expert nursing care to selected patients on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates an ability to organize and incorporate new routines, procedures, and skills.
• Works with surgical services educator to establish an orientation and education plan for the specialty service and updates as clinical practices change.
• Develops team-focused interaction among peers and staff.
• Prepares and maintains policies and procedures.
• Directs and/or performs troubleshooting of equipment and/or procedural problems including equipment repair.
• Maintains adequate and appropriate inventories of supplies.
• Manages and utilizes time efficiently.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper documentation.
• Reports any unusual occurrences, situations, or hazards to appropriate personnel.
• Identifies and submits potential non-capital equipment/supply needs.
• Maintains open communication among perioperative team (i.e. surgeons/managers/ancillary staff).
• Supports cost containment efforts of the hospital through conservation of supplies and care of equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge and competency in areas of specialization.
• Acts as preceptor to new employees as necessary.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Two years nursing experienced required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Current NJ RN License required.
• CPR certification required.
• Certification in specialty area required.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $48.00 - $81.60 per hour

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS' policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.