Clinical Staff Leader OR

Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TN
Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Leader (CSL) is a direct supervisory leadership role and a key member of the Nursing leadership team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). The CSL leads a cohort of staff members and actively participates in the overall management of the unit, development of clinical practice, and provision of patient care. This role has accountabilities for people leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput, and scheduling. The primary focus 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 CSL provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing their contributions while fostering a high-performance culture. The CSL works under the guidance and direction of the manager to develop.

Requirements

  • LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
  • Relevant Work Experience
  • 1 year experience
  • Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

  • Leadership (Novice)
  • Compliance (Novice)
  • Clinical Expertise (Intermediate)
  • Operations Planning (Novice)
  • People Management (Novice)
  • Quality Management (Novice)
  • Business Results (Fundamental Awareness)

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Resolves technical and operational problems within provided guideline.
  • Plans and sets day-to-day objectives for the team that have a direct effect on the results of the department or area that the job is in.
  • Supports colleagues by developing self and others, building and maintaining relationships, and communicating effectively.
  • Delivers excellent services by serving others with compassion, solving complex problems, and offering meaningful advice and support.
  • Ensures high quality by performing excellent work, ensuring continuous improvement, and fulfilling safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Manages resources effectively by demonstrating accountability, stewarding organizational resources, and making data-driven decisions.
  • Fosters innovation by generating new ideas, applying technology, and adapting to change.

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 (maximums applied)
  • Short-Long term disability
  • Subsidized backup childcare
  • Inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program
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