Specialty Team Leader- Operating Room (Evening Shift 1245-2115)

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc. in Albany, GA is seeking an experienced RN to provide professional nursing care in the operating room.

You will work with the surgical specialty team, serve as a first line resource for staff and physicians, and help manage staff schedules and performance appraisals. The ideal candidate holds an RN license in Georgia, BLS certification, and 2–3 years of OR circulating/scrub experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
• Registered Nurse with current Georgia license and BLS.
• CNOR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients in the OR.
• Serve as first line resource for staff and physicians for the team specialty.
• Manage staff schedules and performance appraisals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Analytical

Grammar / Spelling

Read / Comprehend written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Basic computer skills

Education

2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing

4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Number: 31637 Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPMH OPERATING ROOM Shift: Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2025-05-06

JOB SUMMARY

Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices. Follow practices established by AORN and recommended practices. Manages all aspects of surgical specialty team; serves as first line resource for staff and Physicians related to specific team specialty (ies). Completes staff schedules and performance appraisals.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing (Required)
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2 - 3 years Experience in operating room as circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse (Required)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

• Required Certifications/Licensures: Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license and AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)

GENERAL SKILLS

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Relations
• Analytical
• Grammar / Spelling
• Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
• Follow Verbal Instructions
• Basic Computer Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
• Have good - manual dexterity
• Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Reaching above shoulder - Frequently within shift (34-66%)

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Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.