RN Team Lead - Medical PCU

RN Team Lead - Medical PCU (Open)

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26-bed, high-acuity progressive care unit caring for complex patients who require continuous monitoring and frequent clinical intervention. Nurses practice in a fast-paced environment that demands strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. As part of a Magnet-designated organization, 7 West PCU is committed to patient-centered care, measurable quality outcomes, and professional nursing practice. Our culturally diverse team—including internationally educated nurses—prioritizes teamwork, shared learning, and a supportive culture that promotes engagement and growth.

Serves as a team leader, clinical resource person, role model, coach and facilitator for staff and department operations. Has the responsibility and authority to lead their work group; resolve routine issues, and create a positive, productive and fiscally responsible work unit. Stays aware of organization developments and initiatives that they can adopt for their work group. Refers complex or potentially significant issues to manager/director, including issues regarding compensation, work hours, working conditions, hiring, and formal corrective action. Initiates and facilitates effective open two-way communication and resolution of work site operational issues that support service area goals and objectives. In addition to the lead responsibilities, provides professional care to patients of all ages within an assigned area.

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients as appropriate to service area.
• Utilizes leadership principles in mobilizing the patient care team to achieve positive patient outcomes. Follows-up on matters to insure they are successfully resolved.
• Assists manager/directors in assuring staff competence and contributes to staff performance development. Identifies areas of improvement. Has input into the mangers developmental plan for each team member, works with the team member on areas of development and follows up to insure the employee is on track with their plan. Participates in employee performance evaluations by regular coaching of the employee and giving them feedback on their performance, maintaining performance related information throughout the year, preparing their assessment of the employees' performance for their annual review, and regularly giving feedback to their manager/director about their employees' performance.
• Assists with and/or prepares work schedules for department or work group. Ensures adequate coverage, equitable treatment of staff, and controls work hours. Handles clinical issues for the unit contacting the manager/director as necessary and/or apprises them of the situation. Only refers unusual or potentially broad situations to manager/director
• Collaborates with management regarding fiscal management. Assures appropriate resource allocation, and maintains staffing levels in accordance with financial targets, provides input to budget process and resource needs and expense control.
• Assists with other department responsibilities such as implementing and managing activities resulting from patient satisfaction surveys, performance improvement, and other quality initiatives.
• Conducts individual and/or team meetings with their work group insuring effective two-way communications, keep group informed, listens to needs and issues, resolves items brought to their attention, and follows up with team members and management on issues. Promotes positive work environment, hold employees accountable for their conduct and interpersonal skills, and encourages staff development of communications.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable regulatory, licensure and accrediting standards where applicable (The Joint Commission, CLIA, COLA, OSHA, AAAHC, etc.).

Education: Graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved program required.

Experience: One year in clinical discipline required with demonstrated clinical and leadership expertise.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia.

OBGYN: EFM NCC certification required.

Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required. ACLS, PALS, NRP may be required based on specific work unit.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrates leadership qualities at current level of practice and good interpersonal and communication skills. Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required.

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training