Clinic RN Team Lead - NRV

Employment Details

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Facility: 2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg

Requisition Number: R159217 Clinic RN Team Lead - NRV (Open)

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.

• 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.

• Education: Graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved program.
• Experience: 1 year in clinical discipline with demonstrated clinical and leadership expertise.
• Licensure/Certification: 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.

• 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, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug‑Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800‑599‑2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.