Lead Nurse

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY!!

What you need to know about this position:

• A fast-paced, high-performance ambulance service that responds to an average of 14,000 calls per year.
• With state-of-the-art equipment, our 12 ambulances provide 911 Emergency Medical Services, BLS Non-Emergent Ambulance Services, and Special Event Coverage to Bartholomew and surrounding counties.
• The Lead Nurse is a Registered Nurse who is responsible and accountable for the day-to-day direction of staff, identification of staffing needs, and the coordination of patient care and department activities with goals of improving patient care while decreasing waiting times for patients.
• This role is responsible for direct oversight of department staff and may act as an extension of the manager when the manager is not present.
• The Lead Nurse assists the manager in meeting operational goals and responsibilities and provides leadership, supervision, organization, conflict management and clinical expertise. A consistent expectation for this role is interaction with patients, families, physicians, nursing managers/Nursing Administrative Coordinator, a variety of staff members, and other multi-disciplinary team members.
• This team member assists the Manager in assessing the quality of care, supports staff development, cost containment, and actively participates in evaluation of staff performance.
• The base hourly rate for this position is $38.52. Individual compensation is determined for this position through years of directly relevant experience. The hourly compensation is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.
• This full-time position will require you to work nights, 3-12 hour shifts (36 hours a week; considered full time) from 3:00PM – 3:30AM, with a weekend and holiday rotation.

What is required for this position:

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of a school of nursing required upon hire.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within three (3) years of hire required.
• Two years experience with expert knowledge of electrophysiology (EP) lab processes, including the ability to fulfill a minimum of 2 of the following roles; circulator, bio/documentation, or scrub role desired.
• Management or supervisory experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Indiana Registered Nurse License or Multi-State Registered Nurse License through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.