Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse Team Leader - Full Time

Team Leader

The Team Leader is responsible for assisting the Clinical Nurse Manager in promoting and maintaining quality patient care through effective leadership on his/her assigned unit(s). The Team Leader assists the Clinical Nurse Manager in coordinating activities and schedules, disseminating information, and promoting a positive working environment for staff, physician, LIP's and ancillary departments. The Team Leader works closely with 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. The Team Leader will attend and participate in meetings/committees for process and performance improvement. The Team Leader must be able to act as Clinical Nurse Manager in absence of Clinical Nurse Manager.

Ability to supervise staff members who provide direct patient care

Practices within the scope of license

Utilization of critical thinking skills

As a Studer Group partner Team Leader must have the ability to develop a full understanding of the Studer Group practices and tools and communicate them effectively. Team Leader must embrace the Studer Philosophies and Principals by conducting him/herself in a professional manner. Team Leaders will be held accountable to the following Studer Philosophies and Principals:

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