Lead Registered Nurse-Ambulatory care

How You'll Help Transform HealthcareThe Registered Nurse Team Lead supports the delivery of high-quality patient care and team performance within our practice clinical service area. This role combines direct patient care responsibilities with leadership and operational oversight to ensure optimal outcomes and a positive work environment.The RN Team Lead:Leads the delivery of patient care, ensuring clinical excellence and adherence to departmental standards.Provides direction, supervision, and delegation of clinical and non-clinical responsibilities to staff.Fosters a positive team culture that promotes accountability, high morale, low turnover, and professional growth.Recognizes staff accomplishments and encourage ongoing development and engagement.Serves as a communication bridge between staff and management, ensuring two-way feedback and timely resolution of issues.Collaborates with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and manage care plans.Maintains confidentiality and make informed decisions based on sensitive information.Attends local and organizational management meetings, representing the unit and contributing to broader initiatives.Ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CLIA, OSHA).Supports fiscal management by maintaining staffing levels, controlling expenses, and contributing to budget planning.Leads quality improvement initiatives, including patient satisfaction and performance metrics.Provides age-appropriate care utilizing knowledge of life span development.Responds to urgent staffing needs, including working at other Carilion facilities when necessary.Exercise sound judgment in interpreting laws, regulations, and organizational policies, with awareness of potential impacts on reimbursement, HR, and clinical pathways.Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion ClinicCarilion 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 BenefitsEmployer 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 centersAccess to our health and wellness app, Personify HealthDiscounts on childcareContinued education and training