RN Team Leader

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Durant, OK

About The Position

AllianceHealth Durant is hiring an RN Team Lead in its Emergency Department. The RN Lead provides clinical leadership, guidance, and oversight to nursing staff to support high-quality patient care. The role promotes a positive work environment, effective communication, staff development, and adherence to clinical standards. Working with nursing leadership, the RN Lead helps implement best practices, foster staff engagement, and drive process improvements aligned with organizational goals. The position requires 2–4 years of acute care nursing experience. Required credentials include an RN state or compact-state license and Basic Life Support (BCLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required depending on the unit. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in acute care nursing.
RN state licensure and/or compact-state licensure.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
Strong clinical skills and understanding of nursing protocols, safety guidelines, and evidence-based practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other healthcare technology.
Authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer; immigration sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, required depending on the unit.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor nursing staff, encouraging high morale, teamwork, and professional growth.
Conduct regular staff meetings to share updates and address nursing practice or patient care concerns.
Serve as a clinical role model in patient care, documentation, and communication.
Ensure compliance with clinical policies and procedures, including health record documentation, patient assessments, and safety protocols.
Support onboarding, orientation, induction, and development of new nurses.
Oversee patient care delivery using the nursing process and evidence-based practices.
Coordinate patient care, delegate tasks appropriately, and ensure continuity across shifts.
Monitor patient outcomes and performance data; participate in quality improvement and implement process changes as needed.
Promote safe administration of medications and treatments and respond to adverse reactions or patient needs.
Promote effective, timely communication among peers, physicians, staff, and leadership.
Assist with staff scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development; provide feedback and support.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.