Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Team Leader, NICU (Nights)

Position Title

Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Team Leader, NICU (Nights)

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The RN Clinical Team Leader is responsible for direct and indirect care of patients and general operations of the unit in coordination with department leadership. The RN Clinical Team Leader understands the goals of the unit and Patient Care Services Division. Acts and is assigned as charge or other designated role in order to plan, organize, and direct patient care assignments with the goal of maximizing efficiency and ensuring appropriate staffing and resource allocation. The RN Clinical Team Leader effectively communicates and collaborates with members of the patient care team and ancillary departments. Serves as overall on-site support person for daily operations in order to achieve optimal patient outcomes and efficient patient throughput. Collaborates with unit leadership to evaluate current processes and recommends improvements/solutions as needed. The RN Clinical Team Leader role models exceptional patient engagement, best practices, conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, and mentoring/coaching. Serves as a member of the leadership team in all interactions with staff, patients, family visitors, physicians, and other staff members.

Education:

Bachelor's in Nursing Required

Experience:

Three years of experience in specialty is preferred.

Demonstrated leadership ability is required.

For Emergency Department: one year of experience in a level 1 or level 2 trauma center is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professionsor compact state licensure in nursing is required.

Certification in area of clinical specialtyto be obtained within 12 months

BLS certification is required.

Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below.

ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, and PACU

PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED

NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery

De-escalation training: BHU, ED

Per policy ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

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