RN Team Lead- Midwifery Services

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse Team Lead supports the delivery of high-quality patient care and team performance within the clinical service area. This role combines direct patient care responsibilities with leadership and operational oversight to ensure optimal patient outcomes and a positive work environment.

The RN Team Lead is responsible for promoting clinical excellence, supporting staff development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining efficient daily operations.

• Lead the delivery of patient care, ensuring clinical excellence and adherence to departmental standards
• Provide direction, supervision, and delegation of clinical and non-clinical responsibilities to staff
• Foster a positive team culture that promotes accountability, high morale, low turnover, and professional growth
• Recognize staff accomplishments and encourage ongoing development and engagement
• Serve as a communication bridge between staff and management, ensuring two-way feedback and timely issue resolution
• Collaborate with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and manage care plans
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information
• Attend management meetings, represent the unit, and contribute to organizational initiatives
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CLIA, OSHA)
• Support fiscal management by maintaining appropriate staffing levels, controlling expenses, and contributing to budget planning
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, including patient satisfaction and performance metrics
• Provide age-appropriate care utilizing knowledge of lifespan development
• Respond to urgent staffing needs as required
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and organizational policies appropriately, with awareness of impacts on reimbursement, HR, and clinical pathways

• Graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved program required
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience with demonstrated leadership expertise
• Current Registered Nurse licensure
• De‑escalation training required within four months of hire (for applicable specialties)
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to complete orientation and competency validation requirements
• Ability to appropriately manage and restrain disruptive or physically violent patients when necessary