RN Team Lead - Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit

RN Team Lead - Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit (Open)

Sign on Bonus (must meet criteria) 20-bed progressive care unit caring primarily for medical patients, with a frequent—but not exclusive—focus on pulmonary and respiratory conditions. Nurses provide high-acuity care through advanced monitoring, sound clinical judgment, and close collaboration with the care team. Within a Magnet-designated environment, 8 Mountain PCU emphasizes quality-driven practice, staff development, and patient-centered care. Our culturally diverse team, including internationally educated nurses, values collaboration, continuous learning, and a positive, team-oriented culture.

The RN Team Lead serves as a team leader, clinical resource, role model, coach, and facilitator for staff and department operations. Has the responsibility and authority to lead the work group, resolve routine issues, foster a positive and productive work environment, and support fiscally responsible operations. Maintains awareness of organizational initiatives and incorporates applicable practices into the work unit. Refers complex or sensitive issues—such as compensation, staffing, working conditions, hiring, or formal corrective action—to the manager/director.

In addition to leadership duties, provides professional nursing care to patients of all ages within the assigned area.

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to achieve optimal outcomes as appropriate to the service area.
• Utilizes leadership principles to mobilize the patient care team toward positive outcomes; follows up on issues to ensure successful resolution.
• Assists manager/director in ensuring staff competence and supporting staff performance development. Identifies areas for improvement and contributes to developmental plans for team members.
• Provides regular coaching and feedback, maintains performance-related documentation, prepares performance assessments, and communicates team member performance to leadership.
• Assists with or prepares work schedules, ensuring adequate coverage, equitable staffing, and control of work hours. Manages routine clinical or operational issues and notifies leadership as appropriate.
• Collaborates with management on fiscal stewardship, including resource allocation, staffing decisions, budget input, and expense control.
• Supports departmental initiatives such as patient satisfaction improvement, performance improvement activities, and other quality initiatives.
• Conducts individual and team meetings, ensuring effective two-way communication. Keeps staff informed, listens to concerns, resolves issues, follows up, and promotes a positive work environment.
• Encourages accountability, professionalism, and development of interpersonal and communication skills among staff.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory, licensure, and accreditation standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CLIA, COLA, OSHA, AAAHC, as applicable).

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• 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