RN TEAM LEAD - Practice, OBGYN - River Valley

Registered Nurse Team Lead

The 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 Clinic:

• 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