RN Team Lead - Inpatient Mental Health - CNRVMC - Nights

Employment Status:
Full time Shift:
Evening/Night (United States of America) Facility:
2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg Requisition Number:
R160361 RN Team Lead - Inpatient Mental Health - CNRVMC - Nights (Open) How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:
This position is located at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (CNRVMC) in Christiansburg, VA; working full time, evening/night 7pm-7am with every other weekend & rotating holidays.

The RN Team Lead serves as a team leader, clinical resource, role model, coach, and facilitator for staff and department operations. Has the responsibility and authority to lead the work group, resolve routine issues, foster a positive and productive work environment, and support fiscally responsible operations. Maintains awareness of organizational initiatives and incorporates applicable practices into the work unit. Refers complex or sensitive issues-such as compensation, staffing, working conditions, hiring, or formal corrective action-to the manager/director. In addition to leadership duties, provides professional nursing care to patients of all ages within the assigned area.
The RN Team Lead

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to achieve optimal outcomes as appropriate to the service area.
• Utilizes leadership principles to mobilize the patient care team toward positive outcomes; follows up on issues to ensure successful resolution.
• Assists manager/director in ensuring staff competence and supporting staff performance development. Identifies areas for improvement and contributes to developmental plans for team members.
• Provides regular coaching and feedback, maintains performance-related documentation, prepares performance assessments, and communicates team member performance to leadership.
• Assists with or prepares work schedules, ensuring adequate coverage, equitable staffing, and control of work hours. Manages routine clinical or operational issues and notifies leadership as appropriate.
• Collaborates with management on fiscal stewardship, including resource allocation, staffing decisions, budget input, and expense control.
• Supports departmental initiatives such as patient satisfaction improvement, performance improvement activities, and other quality initiatives.
• Conducts individual and team meetings, ensuring effective two-way communication. Keeps staff informed, listens to concerns, resolves issues, follows up, and promotes a positive work environment.
• Encourages accountability, professionalism, and development of interpersonal and communication skills among staff.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory, licensure, and accreditation standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CLIA, COLA, OSHA, AAAHC, as applicable).

What We Require:

Education: Associate degree or diploma in nursing from a State Board of Nursing-approved program.

Experience: Minimum of one year in the clinical discipline with demonstrated clinical and leadership expertise.

Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification (C-EFM) may be required as determined by the department.

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

Other Minimum Qualifications: Must demonstrate effective leadership, communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to prioritize, delegate, and coordinate care and operational workflows. Requires the ability to coach staff, participate in performance evaluations, and support operational and quality initiatives. Must demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.


Recruiter:
WHITNEY SHELL
Recruiter Email:
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Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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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