RN Team Lead Wound Care

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN Lead at Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center provides clinical leadership within the nursing department, guiding staff to deliver high-quality patient care and adhere to standards. It fosters teamwork, supports staff development, and partners with nursing leadership to implement best practices.

Responsibilities include staff mentorship, quality improvement participation, and ensuring safe medication administration and documentation across shifts.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in acute care nursing required.
• RN licensure to practice in state; BCLS and ACLS may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Leads and mentors nursing staff, promoting a positive work environment and professional growth.
• Conducts regular staff meetings to facilitate communication and address nursing practice concerns.
• Serves as a clinical role model for best practices in patient care and documentation.
• Ensures compliance with clinical policies, health record documentation, and safety protocols.
• Supports onboarding and orientation of new nurses to ensure effective integration.
• Oversees patient care delivery using the nursing process to ensure evidence-based practice.
• Coordinates patient care activities and delegates tasks to ensure continuity across shifts.
• Monitors patient outcomes and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

EMR proficiency

Education

RN Licensure

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification (dependent on unit)

Job description

Job Summary

The RN Lead provides clinical leadership, guidance, and oversight to nursing staff within the department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. This role promotes a positive work environment, facilitates communication, and supports staff development and adherence to clinical standards. The RN Lead collaborates with nursing leadership to implement best practices, foster staff engagement, and drive process improvements aligned with organizational goals.

Essential Functions

• Leads and mentors nursing staff, promoting a work environment conducive to high morale, effective teamwork, and professional growth.
• Conducts regular staff meetings to facilitate communication, share updates, and address nursing practice or patient care concerns.
• Serves as a clinical role model, demonstrating best practices in patient care, documentation, and communication.
• Ensures compliance with clinical policies and procedures, including health record documentation, patient assessments, and safety protocols.
• Supports new staff onboarding, managing the orientation, induction, and development of new nurses to ensure effective integration into the team.
• Oversees patient care delivery, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation to ensure evidence based practice.
• Coordinates patient care activities, delegating tasks appropriately and ensuring continuity of care across shifts.
• Monitors patient outcomes and performance data, participating in quality improvement initiatives and implementing process changes as needed.
• Ensures safe administration of medications and treatments, following established protocols and responding promptly to adverse reactions or patient needs.
• Promotes effective communication among peers, physicians, staff, and leadership, ensuring timely and accurate information exchange.
• Assists with staff scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development, providing feedback and support for nursing staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in acute care nursing required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical skills and understanding of nursing protocols, safety guidelines, and evidence-based practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other healthcare technology.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support dependent on unit required