Clinical Nurse Leader — Stepdown Unit

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental / vision plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Backup childcare

Job summary

The Clinical Staff Leader at Vanderbilt Health leads a nursing cohort on a Surgical Stepdown unit, guiding staff development and clinical practice to ensure optimal unit performance and high-quality patient care. Reporting to the manager, the CSL coaches staff, aligns with the unit's strategic plan, and drives execution of clinical standards and outcomes.

This role emphasizes problem solving for staff, patients and families, with a focus on coaching, performance feedback, and developing the

Qualifications

• Mastery of patient care, assessment and education.
• Ability to improve processes and ensure quality standards.
• Ability to deliver results on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with and develops staff within the cohort.
• Defines standards for quality patient care.
• Manages and evaluates area based on team performance.
• Manages multiple projects with timelines and plans.
• Acts as clinical leader and coaches staff on clinical standards.
• Ensures assignments match patient care needs and competencies.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Quality management

Business results

Operations planning

People management

Leadership

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Clinical Staff Leader at Vanderbilt Health leads a nursing cohort on a Surgical Stepdown unit, guiding staff development and clinical practice to ensure optimal unit performance and high-quality patient care. Reporting to the manager, the CSL coaches staff, aligns with the unit's strategic plan, and drives execution of clinical standards and outcomes.

This role emphasizes problem solving for staff, patients and families, with a focus on coaching, performance feedback, and developing the