RN Team Lead – Practice, OBGYN

Responsibilities

• Supports the delivery of high-quality patient care and team performance within our practice clinical service area.
• Combines direct patient care responsibilities with leadership and operational oversight to ensure optimal outcomes and a positive work environment.
• 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 encourages 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 makes 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.
• Exercises sound judgment in interpreting laws, regulations, and organizational policies, with awareness of potential impacts on reimbursement, HR, and clinical pathways.

• Graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved program required.
• 1 year in clinical discipline required with demonstrated clinical and leadership expertise.
• Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia.
• For Psychiatry and Behavioral Health - de-escalation training must be successfully completed within four months of hire.
• Computer skills required for electronic medical record (EPIC).
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and skills.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required.
• Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.
• Must possess ability to appropriately handle/restrain patients who may be disruptive and/or physically violent.