Clinical Staff Leader - Pediatric Hematology

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Clinical Staff Leader (CSL) for its Inpatient Pediatric Hematology/Oncology unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital. This leadership role, often categorized as an Assistant Nurse Manager, involves overseeing clinical excellence and managing a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Are you a passionate Pediatric Hematology RN ready to step into leadership? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise can shape the future of patient care? Then read further about this exciting position. As a Clinical Staff Leader, you aren't just a manager, you are a mentor, a clinical expert, and a champion for our bravest little patients. You’ll lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team in an environment that prioritizes innovation, compassion, and professional growth. You will help care for pediatric patients ranging from newborns to 24 years of age who are being treated for hematologic and oncologic disorders. Our patients are unique because they leave a lasting impression on our hearts and make us realize that regardless of the odds, you must continue to fight. PHO is ranked #14 nationally for the high-quality care that we provide. One of the perks of working on our unit is that we administer numerous complementary therapies that differentiate us from other programs. Our unit also continuously scores very high on patient satisfaction in reference to teamwork. The Clinical Staff Leader is a direct supervisory leadership role and a key member of the Nursing leadership team. The CSL leads a cohort of staff members and actively participates in overall management of the unit, development of clinical practice, and provision of patient care with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput and scheduling. The primary focus of the Clinical Staff Leader is to ensure the unit's optimal performance by engaging in effective problem solving for staff, patients and families and to develop/lead the assigned cohort. The Clinical Staff Leader provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high performance culture. The CSL works under the guidance and direction of the manager to develop.

Requirements

Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience (Required).
LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others

Nice To Haves

Specialty Expertise: We highly prefer candidates with a background in Hematology/Oncology.
Education: BSN preferred to align with our Magnet-designated excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead with Impact: Act as the "go-to" clinical resource and mentor for our nursing staff.
Drive Excellence: Ensure the highest standards of safety and quality for our pediatric Hematology patients.
Empower the Team: Oversee unit operations, staff development, and performance and lead with compassion and professionalism
Collaborate: Work closely with a world-renowned medical team to deliver life-changing care.
Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of their cohort and other staff as needed.
Defines standards for quality patient care.
Develops, manages and evaluates area based on work team performance.
Manages multiple projects/on-going work activities (timelines, work plans, deliverables) and maintains alignment with strategic plan and vision.
Acts as clinical leader and facilitates education for staff on clinical standards; routinely provides guidance/coaching to subordinates/peers within clinical specialty(ies).
Ensures that clinical assignments are based on patient care needs and demonstrated staff competencies.