Clinical Leader, Cardiac Medicine Stepdown, Night Shift - VUH

About VUMC

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is located in Nashville, Tennessee and is a global leader in teaching, research and patient care.

The Clinical Staff Leader (CSL) is a direct supervisory role and a key member of the Nursing leadership team at the cardiovascular step‑down unit on 6 North, Vanderbilt University Hospital. The CSL leads a cohort of staff, participates in overall unit management, develops clinical practice, and ensures optimal performance through problem solving and coaching.

• Interact with and contribute to the professional development of the cohort and other staff as needed.
• Define standards for quality patient care.
• Develop, manage and evaluate the area based on team performance.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines, work plans and deliverables, aligning with the strategic plan and vision.
• Act as clinical leader and facilitate education for staff on clinical standards; provide guidance and coaching to subordinates and peers.
• Ensure clinical assignments are based on patient care needs and demonstrated staff competencies.
• Perform all general duties associated with the role as required.

Clinical Expertise (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of patient assessment, treatment, care planning, education and evidence‑based practice.

Quality Management (Novice):
Provides continuous analysis and improvement of work processes, establishing and monitoring quality standards.

Business Results (Fundamental Awareness):
Implements measures to attain business results, tracks progress, delivers services on time and within budget.

Operations Planning (Novice):
Anticipates resource needs, prioritizes tasks, schedules activities, and meets deadlines while maintaining quality standards.

People Management (Novice):
Conducts performance reviews, delegates tasks, coaches staff, and builds team relationships.

Leadership (Novice):
Sets an example in challenging situations, enables effective communication, and demonstrates initiative.

Compliance (Novice):
Applies statutory instructions, understands regulatory principles and escalates issues promptly.

• Organizational Impact:
  Plans and sets day‑to‑day objectives for the team that directly affect department results.
• Problem Solving/Complexity of Work:
  Resolves technical and operational problems within guidelines.
• Breadth of Knowledge:
  Applies subject‑matter expertise in a technical area and basic management knowledge to support the team.
• Team Interaction:
  Leads/supervises a unit or a small department without budgeting or hiring authority.

• Supporting Colleagues
  • Develops Self and Others:
    Invests time to improve performance and learn new skills.
  • Builds and Maintains Relationships:
    Maintains regular contact with key stakeholders.
  • Communicates Effectively:
    Adapts communication style to different situations and audiences.
• Delivering Excellent Services
  • Serves Others with Compassion:
    Customizes services to meet stakeholder needs.
  • Solves Complex Problems:
    Generates innovative solutions and offers meaningful advice.
• Ensuring High Quality
  • Performs Excellent Work:
    Addresses quality issues promptly.
  • Ensures Continuous Improvement:
    Uses learning experiences to uncover underlying causes of problems.
  • Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements:
    Maintains a safe environment and conducts safety checks.
• Managing Resources Effectively
  • Demonstrates Accountability:
    Owns critical issues and moves them to closure.
  • Stewards Organizational Resources:
    Manages resources effectively for the unit.
  • Makes Data Driven Decisions:
    Uses data to identify opportunities and inform decisions.
• Fostering Innovation
  • Generates New Ideas:
    Identifies opportunities to improve processes.
  • Applies Technology:
    Learns and implements new technologies to solve short‑term challenges.
  • Adapts to Change:
    Sees change as an opportunity and embraces it.

• Certifications
  :
  Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Tennessee.
• Relevant Experience
  :
  At least 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in cardiovascular care.
• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field.
• Licensure
  :
  Current RN license in Tennessee; other licenses accepted if transferable.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, and underrepresented communities.

VUMC offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision plans, a 403(b) retirement plan, flexible paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, disability coverage, subsidized childcare and additional benefits. Supplemental nursing pay may be available.