RN Team Lead - Practice - Cardiology - New River Valley - FT

Carilion Clinic•Christiansburg, VA

22h•$30 - $46•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 achieve optimal outcomes and foster a positive work environment. This is a full-time, day-shift position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Christiansburg facility.

Requirements

Graduate of a State Board of Nursing-approved program.
At least 1 year of experience in a clinical discipline, with demonstrated clinical and leadership expertise.
Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Virginia.
Computer skills for using the electronic medical record (EPIC).
Demonstrated leadership qualities and skills.
Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Successful completion of 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.
Direct, supervise, and delegate clinical and non-clinical responsibilities to staff.
Foster a positive team culture that promotes 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, facilitating two-way feedback and timely resolution of issues.
Collaborate with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and manage care plans.
Maintain confidentiality and make informed decisions using sensitive information.
Attend local and organizational management meetings, representing the unit and contributing 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 work related to 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 using sound judgment and awareness of potential effects on reimbursement, HR, and clinical pathways.