Job Description:
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse Team Lead supports the delivery of high-quality patient care and team performance within the clinical service area. This role combines direct patient care responsibilities with leadership and operational oversight to ensure optimal patient outcomes and a positive work environment.
The RN Team Lead is responsible for promoting clinical excellence, supporting staff development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining efficient daily operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the delivery of patient care, ensuring clinical excellence and adherence to departmental standards
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Provide direction, supervision, and delegation of clinical and non-clinical responsibilities to staff
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Foster a positive team culture that promotes accountability, high morale, low turnover, and professional growth
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Recognize staff accomplishments and encourage ongoing development and engagement
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Serve as a communication bridge between staff and management, ensuring two-way feedback and timely issue resolution
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Collaborate with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and manage care plans
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Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information
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Attend management meetings, represent the unit, and contribute to organizational initiatives
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Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CLIA, OSHA)
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Support fiscal management by maintaining appropriate staffing levels, controlling expenses, and contributing to budget planning
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Lead quality improvement initiatives, including patient satisfaction and performance metrics
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Provide age-appropriate care utilizing knowledge of lifespan development
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Respond to urgent staffing needs as required
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Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and organizational policies appropriately, with awareness of impacts on reimbursement, HR, and clinical pathways
Qualifications
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Graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved program required
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Minimum 1 year of clinical experience with demonstrated leadership expertise
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Current Registered Nurse licensure
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De-escalation training required within four months of hire (for applicable specialties)
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Proficiency with electronic medical record systems
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Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
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Ability to complete orientation and competency validation requirements
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Ability to appropriately manage and restrain disruptive or physically violent patients when necessary