Clinical Staff Leader, Neuro/Epilepsy, Nights, VUH

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization 6N Neuro/Epilepsy 10 Job Summary The Clinical Staff Leader is a direct supervisory leadership role and a key member of the Nursing leadership team. The CSL leads a cohort of staff members and actively participates in overall management of the unit, development of clinical practice, and provision of patient care with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput and scheduling. The primary focus of the Clinical Staff Leader is to ensure the unit's optimal performance by engaging in effective problem solving for staff, patients and families and to develop/lead the assigned cohort. The CSL provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high performance culture. Clinical Context Neuro/Epilepsy: We care for adult patients aged 18 and older who are being treated for Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke, TIA, Brain and Spinal Tumors, Cerebrovascular Intervention, Seizures, Altered Mental Status, Intractable Chronic Migraines, Subdural Hematomas, and Parkinson’s. In addition, we care for patients on some continuous medication drips, including insulin. One of the key advantages of working on our unit is being part of a highly skilled and collaborative team, supported by advanced technology. You’ll be able to work alongside some of Vanderbilt’s top nurses and specialized care teams. Shift Schedule Full‑time night shift position. Two 12‑hour shifts as shift lead on nights, two admin nights hours, two shifts as shift lead (12‑hour shift) on weekends within a 6‑week schedule. Key Responsibilities Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of their cohort and other staff as needed. Defines standards for quality patient care. Develops, manages and evaluates area based on work team performance. Manages multiple projects/on‑going work activities (timelines, work plans, deliverables) and maintains alignment with strategic plan and vision. Acts as clinical leader and facilitates education for staff on clinical standards; routinely provides guidance/coaching to subordinates/peers within clinical specialty(ies). Ensures that clinical assignments are based on patient care needs and demonstrated staff competencies. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities Clinical Expertise (Intermediate) Demonstrates mastery of patient care including patient assessment and treatment, care planning, patient education and evidence based practice. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training and expertise to role model and coach less experienced staff. Quality Management (Novice) Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions. Has participated in the process of establishing, communicating and monitoring standards for quality and excellence. Demonstrates the ability to actually work on and improve a current business process, product or service. Business Results (Fundamental Awareness) Implements appropriate measures for attaining business results and tracks progress in meeting goals and objectives. Demonstrates the ability to deliver products and services on time, within budget, and in accordance with organizational standards and goals. Continuously demonstrates a strong focus on quality. Responds effectively to customer or client needs. Recognizes incipient problems and communicates them to management. Operations Planning (Novice) Demonstrates ability to realistically anticipate resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Appropriately matches equipment and capital resources to task demands. Achieves results within budget. Competently handles multiple assignments simultaneously. Reshapes project during life‑cycle evolution, if needed. Demonstrates ability to break down work into manageable and measurable units. Accepts changes to assignments with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Able to absorb changes to major assignments while maintaining a high level of performance. Uses available time efficiently. Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved. People Management (Novice) Conducts performance reviews. Effectively delegates tasks to others. Coaches subordinates on technical and interpersonal topics, as well as professional development. Demonstrates team building techniques and provides leadership through personal example of good work habits, open communication and effective people relationships. Involves subordinates in decisions which affect them. Demonstrates self‑reliance and resourcefulness as an example to others. Leadership (Novice) Sets the example in challenging and difficult situations. Can demonstrate different leadership styles, such as supportive and authoritative, as individuals and situations require it. Communicates team and unit goals clearly and effectively. Is receptive to ideas and suggestions from team members. Shows leadership and initiative in situations where supervision is not present or required. Compliance (Novice) Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner. Benefits Affordable high‑quality health plan options Dental and /or vision plan 403(b) retirement plan Paid time off (flex PTO) Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short‑ and long‑term disability Subsidized backup childcare Many more… (including inpatient nursing supplemental pay program) Core Accountabilities Organizational Impact: Plans and sets day‑to‑day objectives for the team that have a direct effect on the results of the department or area that the job is in. Problem Solving/Complexity of work: Resolves technical and operational problems within provided guideline. Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced subject matter knowledge within a specific technical area and basic management knowledge to support the team. Team Interaction: Leads/supervises a unit within a department or a small department. Typically without budget or hire/fire authority. Role is typically a 'working' supervisor. Core Capabilities: Supporting Colleagues Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas. Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Core Capabilities: Delivering Excellent Services Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. Solve Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Core Capabilities: Ensuring High Quality Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Core Capabilities: Managing Resources Effectively Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Core Capabilities: Fostering Innovation Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short‑term challenges. Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications Certifications: Registered Nurse, Licensure‑Others. Work Experience: Relevant work experience, 1 year experience level. Education: Bachelor's degree. Equal Opportunity Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. 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