MedicalSurgical Registered Nurse Team Leader Full Time

Team Leader – Overview

The Team Leader is responsible for assisting the Clinical Nurse Manager in promoting and maintaining quality patient care through effective leadership on assigned unit(s). The Team Leader assists with coordinating activities and schedules, disseminating information, and promoting a positive working environment for staff, physicians, LIPs, and ancillary departments.

The Team Leader works closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager to hold staff accountable for following JSMC policy/procedure, CMS standards and regulations, and JC standards and regulations. The Team Leader must also embrace the Studer Philosophies and Principles by conducting him/herself in a professional and positive manner.

The Team Leader will mentor staff and validate staff performance, attend and participate in meetings/committees for process and performance improvement, and be able to act as Clinical Nurse Manager in the CNM’s absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to supervise staff members who provide direct patient care.
• Practice within the scope of license.
• Utilize critical thinking skills.

Studer Group Practices and Principles

• HCAHPS Patient Perception
• Hourly Rounding with Intention
• Bedside Shift Report
• AIDET
• Daily Huddles

Minimum Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Required Licenses

• Registered Nurse (must hold current license in the state of Kentucky or a compact state and maintain BLS certification; ACLS preferred).

Minimum Work Experience

Minimum 2 years RN clinical setting required.

Qualifications

All qualifications listed above apply to this position.