RN - Critical Care Center, Team Lead, 36 E/N
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Team Leader include but are not limited to:
- Demonstrates clinical expertise through excellent assessment of physical, mental, and psychological status of patients using age-appropriate knowledge to ensure care standards are met for the patient population.
- Plans, evaluates, and supervises care for all patients and others as assigned, utilizing Core Values in service, teamwork, communication, respect, and time/priority management.
- Models effective interpersonal and leadership skills to promote collaborative working relationships with all members of the healthcare team to provide excellent patient service.
- Assists the manager with daily operations of the unit to achieve departmental goals.
- Coordinates and participates in educational programs, in-services, and performance improvement activities to enhance technical skills.
- Demonstrates sound judgment and critical thinking skills.
- Leads patient management, including real-time service recovery.
- Assists in developing and implementing policies based on evidence-based practices and standards.
- Collaborates with physicians, specialists, inpatient/outpatient nursing units, and other healthcare team members to ensure effective communication and patient-centered care.
- Handles stress effectively related to organizational changes, personnel, and patient care issues.
- Works with interdisciplinary departments to facilitate patient flow.
- Mentors and reports on clinical knowledge of staff, participating in performance assessments.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Performs inventory checks and documentation audits.
- Attends at least 90% of team and staff meetings.
Minimum Requirements:
- BSN or other advanced degree, or current enrollment in a BSN program with completion within 1 year of hire.
- Current Charge RN experience with demonstrated leadership skills.
- Minimum of 2 years RN experience in Critical Care.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA; ACLS and CPI within 6 months of hire.
- Department-specific certification within 6 months of hire.
- Current MA RN License.
- Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 is required.