Clinical Staff Leader - Pediatric Hematology

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Staff Leader for its inpatient Pediatric Hematology/Oncology unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital. This direct supervisory leadership role, often categorized as an Assistant Nurse Manager, leads a cohort of staff and participates in unit management, clinical practice development, and patient care. The role is accountable for people leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput, and scheduling, and works under the guidance and direction of the manager.

The Clinical Staff Leader serves as a clinical resource and mentor, supports staff development and performance, defines standards for quality patient care, and helps ensure optimal unit performance through effective problem-solving for staff, patients, and families. The leader coaches staff, recognizes contributions, facilitates education on clinical standards, manages projects and work activities, and ensures clinical assignments reflect patient needs and demonstrated staff competencies. The unit cares for patients from newborns to 24 years old with hematologic and oncologic disorders.

The schedule consists of two 8-hour administrative shifts, typically at night but flexible based on unit needs, and two 12-hour night shifts, typically 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., spent in staffing. The role is described as a working supervisor and leads a unit within a department or a small department, typically without budget or hire/fire authority.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of RN experience.
• Registered Nurse licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Background in Hematology/Oncology.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Lead a cohort of staff and contribute to overall unit management, clinical practice development, and patient care.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.
• Ensure high standards of safety and quality for pediatric hematology patients.
• Oversee unit operations, staff development, and performance.
• Interact with and contribute to the professional development of the assigned cohort and other staff as needed.
• Define standards for quality patient care.
• Develop, manage, and evaluate the area based on work-team performance.
• Manage multiple projects and ongoing work activities, including timelines, work plans, and deliverables, while maintaining alignment with strategic plans and vision.
• Act as a clinical leader and facilitate staff education on clinical standards.
• Provide guidance and coaching to subordinates and peers within clinical specialties.
• Ensure clinical assignments are based on patient care needs and demonstrated staff competencies.
• Provide feedback and coaching, recognize staff contributions, and foster a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with the medical team to deliver patient care.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable high-quality health plan options.
• Dental and/or vision plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (flex PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance, subject to maximums.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• Potential access to an inpatient nursing supplemental pay program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager