Clinical Team Leader
About The Position
The Clinical Team Leader is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a patient-focused approach to care that efficiently and proactively manages clinical and quality outcomes. In addition to the duties and expectations of a Staff Nurse, this role assesses, plans, organizes, directs, and supervises activities under the direction of the Nurse Manager. The nurse practices according to established standards of care, the Nurse Practice Act, and Powers Health policies and procedures, and supports the organization’s mission, philosophy, and values by providing high-quality, cost-efficient care and serving community needs.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current professional licensure through the State of Indiana Health Professions Bureau.
- Certification in the specialty area, or obtain it within one year of accepting the position.
- Current certifications required for specialist areas, such as NRP or ACLS.
- Three to five years of clinical experience in the area of focus.
- Excellent patient assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Self-direction, leadership, delegation, and teaching ability.
- Ability to analyze and creatively solve patient-care issues proactively and positively.
- Professional, positive, flexible, and open-minded manner, with willingness to go the extra mile.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred.
- Previous supervisory or management experience desirable.
- Innovative ideas for nursing advancement.
Responsibilities
- Maintain unit standards of care and support compliance through performance improvement activities.
- Assist with evaluating, developing, and accomplishing unit goals and objectives.
- Communicate problems, concerns, and associate or unit needs, and recommend future unit needs verbally and in writing.
- Assist in developing and revising guidelines and procedures; perform quality assurance studies and coordinate quality improvement activities.
- Assist with orientation, development, and assessment of new employees as needed.
- Monitor and evaluate patient-care outcomes and associate performance for effectiveness, quality, and appropriateness; collaborate with the Manager or Director on appropriate changes.
- Assist with regulatory accreditations and certifications.
- Participate in hospital committees and performance improvement teams as requested.
- Provide service recovery when indicated and keep the Manager or Director informed of potential quality or risk issues.
- Help foster an environment that promotes patient welfare and employee growth, development, and efficiency.
- Develop education plans for individuals with work competency issues.
- Ensure annual competencies are developed and completed.
- Communicate tactfully and effectively with physicians, patients, families, nursing staff, other hospital departments, and the public.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
- Retirement savings plan
- Life insurance and disability coverage options
- Fitness center discount program
- Tuition assistance and career development
- Paid time off
- Wellness, reward, and recognition programs
- Employee Assistance Program, including counseling and nutritional and financial education
- Instant discounts and exclusive deals on hotels, food, clothing, and other items
- Competitive wage and benefits package
- Tools, resources, and mentoring opportunities to support career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
