Nurse Team Leader
About The Position
The Registered Nurse Team Leader is a pivotal clinical and leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily operations, clinical workflows, and nursing staff within a designated pediatric patient care unit. Combining expert hands-on pediatric clinical nursing skills with foundational leadership capabilities, the Nursing Team Leader ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, and family centered care. The role serves as a primary resource for staff nurses and nurse’s aides. The Nursing Team Leader collaborates closely with nursing leadership and multidisciplinary therapeutic teams, and acts as a liaison between families and medical staff to facilitate optimal patient outcomes and complex discharge planning.
Requirements
- 3+ years of progressive pediatric acute or sub-acute nursing experience, with a strong preference for pediatric rehabilitation, pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), or specialized pediatric long-term care.
- Minimum 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience (e.g. Charge Nurse, Preceptor, Committee Chair, or permanent / interim team leader role).
- Advanced clinical skills specific to medically complex, technology dependent pediatrics (e.g. vent/trach management, complex feeding tubes, advanced wound care).
- Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse families and across functional clinical teams.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities to balance direct patient care support with shift operational duties.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) platforms such as Meditech/Expanse, MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, pptx, OneNote, MS Bookings, MS Forms), Google Suite, Voalte helpful.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution in the US required.
- Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Nice To Haves
- Masters degree in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recommended
- Certified Pediatric Nursing (CPN) or other relevant clinical leadership certifications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Promotes a harmonious work environment.
- Provides clinical leadership and guidance to staff members.
- Acts as a role model in all activities of patient care delivery and professional interactions with staff, physicians, the multi-disciplinary team, and BCH leadership.
- Ensures that that patients and families receive care in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
- Manages clinical report on all children on the unit, using standardized communication tools.
- Accurately assesses the conditions and health needs of the patients on the unit, including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care and educational factors
- Implements prescribed nursing actions and medical treatments using evidence based practices
- Safeguards the rights of patient and family members in accordance with hospital policy.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Scholarships
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement Plans with Employer Matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies.
- Safe Work Environment
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
