Team Lead Nurse Float Pool-40hr-Nights

Job Description In conjunction with the Nurse Manager, assists in coordinating the day-to‑day activities and operations of the Central Staffing Office. Collaborates with float pool team members, nurse educator and other members of the health care team in the delivery of quality patient care. Provides direct leadership in the bed management role as needed. Provides off‑shift visibility and coverage. Reports to the Nurse Manager. Responsibilities Frequently takes a clinical support role, either functioning as the Bed Manager on shift, or providing direct patient care at the bedside. Supports the organization with delegating staffing, being a resource and communicating needs for the defined patient population according to Connecticut Children’s and unit policies and standards. Exemplifies leadership skills and is recognized as an expert by peers and others. Applies expertise in helping peers with complex patient issues, and develops strategies to support staff in caring for a new patient type. Demonstrates commitment to continuous quality improvement. Leads change processes by coordinating quality improvement activities in the Central Staffing Office. Qualifications Education and/or Experience Required Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Position Specific Job Education And/or Experience Bed Management experience preferred. Resource nurse or leadership experience preferred. License And/or Certification Required Current State of Connecticut registered licensure is required and maintained thereafter. Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR in adult, child and infant required upon hiring. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Nursing and Institutional Strategic Plan. Day‑to‑day needs of the organization. Accreditation and certification requirements and standards. Technological platforms as they relate to CT Children’s as a whole. SKILLS: Communication and Influence. Advocate on behalf of CT Children’s. Actively listen to ideas of others. Present complex information in a clear and compelling way (verbally and written). Ensure staff are provided with appropriate information about issues that may impact them. Effectively gain commitment from others.

ABILITY TO:

Demonstrate all the CT Children’s Leadership Competencies. Supervise and train employees, foster employee development and performance management. Act in a professional capacity and serve as a professional role model. Lead change, including encouraging innovation, and employing strategies to overcome resistance to change. Build a high performing team by coaching team members and holding others accountable. Foster teamwork and collaboration. Partners with colleagues to accomplish common goals, constructively raise concerns, use problem‑solving approaches to identify solutions. Demonstrate personal leadership by treating others with respect, admitting mistakes, taking responsibilities for actions and decisions, and modeling integrity in an ethical manner. #J-18808-Ljbffr Connecticut Children's