Team Leader Nurse

Position Summary:

Functions as shift leaders. Directs and supervises patient and family centered care to ensure quality care, responsible personnel management, and effective utilization of resources. Demonstrates exemplary communication skills with patients, families, visitors, and other members of the healthcare team. Responsible for supporting the mission, vision, and values of the University Health System.

Essential Functions

The performance of key responsibilities must meet expectations as defined in the performance standards of this position description.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function. A team member who does not meet attendance standards outlined in the Personnel Policy, Attendance and Tardiness, is not qualified for this position.

Ability to report for work in a condition to perform job responsibilities and essential functions in a safe and productive manner.

Ability to meet the physical requirements for the position.

Ability to get along with others and consistently engage in and promote positive interactions in the workplace.

Ability to get along with others and consistently engage in and promote positive interactions in the workplace.

Ability to maintain composure during confrontations.

Ability to listen and interpret verbal/nonverbal communication

Ability to mentor personnel at all levels of clinical practice

Ability to operate patient call system including keyboarding skills.

Ability to act as a resource person for staff

Ability to supervise/counsel compassionately, comfort families, patients and team members

Position Qualification:

Education

Degree / Diploma Type Program Required/Preferred (and/or)

Associates Nursing Required

BSN Preferred

Experience

Years of Experience Type of Experience Required/Preferred (and/or)

6 to 12 Months

6 months to 1 year related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Years of Experience can be related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

RN

Registered Nurse in the state of Tennessee or Multi-State Compact License

BLS

Basic Life Support