RN Team Lead - Practice - Cardiology - New River Valley

Carilion Clinic•Christiansburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Team Lead supports high-quality patient care and team performance within the practice clinical service area. The role combines direct patient care with leadership and operational oversight to support optimal outcomes and a positive work environment. This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule. The RN Team Lead leads patient care delivery, provides direction and supervision to staff, and delegates clinical and non-clinical responsibilities. The role promotes a positive team culture, staff accountability and development, and effective communication between staff and management. The Team Lead collaborates with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care; attends management meetings; supports regulatory compliance and fiscal management; and leads quality-improvement initiatives. The position also requires age-appropriate care, sound judgment when interpreting regulations and policies, and responsiveness to urgent staffing needs, including working at other Carilion facilities when necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of a State Board of Nursing-approved program.
At least 1 year of experience in the clinical discipline, with demonstrated clinical and leadership expertise.
Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Virginia.
Computer skills required for the electronic medical record (EPIC).
Demonstrated leadership qualities and skills.
Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Successfully complete orientation and competency validation for the position.
Ability to appropriately handle or restrain patients who may be disruptive and/or physically violent.

Responsibilities

Lead patient care delivery, ensuring clinical excellence and adherence to departmental standards.
Provide direction and supervision, and delegate clinical and non-clinical responsibilities to staff.
Foster a positive team culture that supports accountability, high morale, low turnover, and professional growth.
Recognize staff accomplishments and encourage development and engagement.
Serve as a communication bridge between staff and management, supporting two-way feedback and timely issue resolution.
Collaborate with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and manage care plans.
Maintain confidentiality and make informed decisions involving sensitive information.
Attend local and organizational management meetings, represent the unit, and contribute to broader initiatives.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards, including The Joint Commission, CLIA, and OSHA.
Support fiscal management by maintaining staffing levels, controlling expenses, and contributing to budget planning.
Lead quality-improvement initiatives, including patient satisfaction and performance metrics.
Provide age-appropriate care using knowledge of life-span development.
Respond to urgent staffing needs, including working at other Carilion facilities when necessary.
Interpret laws, regulations, and organizational policies with sound judgment and awareness of potential impacts on reimbursement, HR, and clinical pathways.