RN Clinical Leader OR- Pediatrics

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The Clinical Staff Leader is a Registered Nurse who is in a direct supervisory leadership role and a key member of the Nursing leadership team. The CSL leads a cohort of staff members and actively participates in overall management of the unit, development of clinical practice, and provision of patient care with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput and scheduling.

The primary focus of the Clinical Staff Leader is to ensure the unit’s optimal performance by engaging in effective problem solving for staff, patients and families and to develop/lead the assigned cohort. The CSL works under the guidance and direction of the manager to develop feedback and coaching for staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high performance culture.

The environment on our unit is innovative, fast‑paced, and we value an interdisciplinary team approach. We care for pediatric patients from birth to 18 years of age (sometimes older) who are undergoing surgical procedures.

Typically 6:30 am‑3 pm, but shift may vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Registered Nurse with 2 years Pediatric OR Circulating Experience

• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of their cohort and other staff as needed.
• Defines standards for quality patient care.
• Develops, manages and evaluates area based on work team performance.
• Manages multiple projects/on‑going work activities and maintains alignment with strategic plan and vision.
• Acts as clinical leader and facilitates education for staff on clinical standards; routinely provides guidance/coaching to subordinates/peers within clinical specialty(ies).
• Ensures that clinical assignments are based on patient care needs and demonstrated staff competencies.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. Nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well‑being.

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short‑Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more… Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

Position qualifications include:

- Licensure:
Registered Nurse – Licensure‑Others - Relevant Work Experience - 1 year Experience Level - Bachelor’s degree

LIC‑Registered Nurse – Licensure‑Others

Relevant Work Experience

1 year

Bachelor’s

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.