Nurse Supervisor (Clinical Staff Leader), Stepdown Unit, Full time nights, Clarksville

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

The Clinical Staff Leader oversees the delivery of safe and effective patient care within Vanderbilt Health’s 21-bed Stepdown Unit. The role provides clinical leadership, staff supervision and development, resource coordination, and support for implementation of policies and quality standards. The leader collaborates with clinical teams and unit leadership to maintain a positive work environment and support excellent patient care. The unit cares for acutely ill but stable patients requiring closer monitoring, including patients with cardiac, vascular, and medical diagnoses. Specialized care needs include cardiac arrhythmias, bedside cardioversions, titrated medications, oxygenation management, withdrawal, sepsis, stroke, and postoperative care. The environment is challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented, and patient- and family-centered. The team engages in interdisciplinary rounds and shift safety huddles, and emphasizes communication, collaboration, continued learning, and quality improvement. This is a full-time night position. The position may also work in a staff role when required, and other duties may be assigned. Orientation is 8–12 weeks based on nursing experience. The role requires a registered nurse license, BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications, at least one year of relevant work experience, and a bachelor’s degree.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensure.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
NIH certification.
At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
Critical thinking, collaboration, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical consultation and support to Stepdown Unit staff and oversee clinical quality efforts, including audits of protocols and surgical processes.
Collaborate with the Stepdown Manager or Director to maintain quality care standards required by departmental protocols and regulatory agencies.
Ensure supplies, equipment, and stock are available and ready; address equipment needs, failures, and inventory issues.
Support staff development by identifying learning needs, collaborating with the preceptor team and clinical educator, and assisting with orientation and ongoing training.
Assist primary physicians with procedures by preparing equipment, reviewing patient history, and providing first-assist support.
Ensure complete, accurate, and timely post-procedure documentation consistent with unit and hospital protocols.
Supervise, train, and oversee departmental staff.
Schedule employees to use resources effectively and consult with the Manager or Director about staffing issues.
Contribute to performance evaluations and goal setting.
Assist in managing the departmental budget and monitor expenditures to support cost-effective operations while maintaining quality service.
May contribute to evaluation and implementation of new technologies and to development of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and may participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes.
Follow quality-control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safety.
Work with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
Stay current with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
When required, work in a staff role and meet the competencies established for that job.