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Organization: VPH Adolescent Program
Job Summary: The Clinical Staff Leader is 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 Clinical Staff Leader provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high performance culture. The CSL works under the guidance and direction of the manager to develop.
The Child/Adolescent Unit cares for patients ranging in age from 4 to 18 years old who are being treated for a variety of psychiatric illnesses. Our patients are unique because of their specialized needs and co-existing medical illnesses.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 (timelines, work plans, deliverables) 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.
Technical Capabilities
- Clinical Expertise (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient care including patient assessment and treatment, care planning, patient education and evidence-based practice. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and expertise to role model and coach less experienced staff.
- Quality Management (Novice): Provides continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, striving for improvement and contributing creative solutions.
- Business Results (Fundamental Awareness): Implements appropriate measures for attaining business results and tracks progress in meeting goals and objectives.
- Operations Planning (Novice): Anticipates resource needs, identifies tasks, sets priorities, and organizes work within areas of direct responsibility.
- People Management (Novice): Conducts performance reviews, effectively delegates tasks, and coaches subordinates on technical and interpersonal topics.
- Leadership (Novice): Sets an example in challenging situations and communicates team and unit goals clearly.
- Compliance (Novice): Explains and applies basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job.
Our Nursing Philosophy: 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. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families, and communities reach excellent health and well-being.
As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing.
Core Accountabilities
- Organizational Impact: Plans and sets day-to-day objectives for the team that have a direct effect on the results of the department.
- Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Resolves technical and operational problems within provided guidelines.
- Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced subject matter knowledge within a specific technical area.
- Team Interaction: Leads/supervises a unit within a department or a small department.
Position Qualifications
Certifications: LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level: 1 year
Education: Bachelor's
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
