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Organization: 8S Admin
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.
Unit Description:
Located on the 8th floor at Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital (VUH) in the Cardiac Stepdown (Inpatient 8 South). The environment on our unit is fast-paced and characterized by phenomenal teamwork. We care for adult patients aged 18 years and older who are being treated for various cardiovascular disorders such as aneurysms and amputations, as well as patients with congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, VT ablations, atrial fibrillation cardioversions, chest pain, pre and post-op catheterizations, and pre and post-op cardiothoracic surgeries. Our cardiac patients’ diagnoses range from STEMIs, CHF exacerbations, pacemaker exchanges, and transplant workups. Vascular surgeries include pre-and post-operative care for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts. 8 South is comprised of 24 patient beds dedicated to cardiac stepdown patients; however medical stepdown patients are also incorporated into our patient population. All 24 patient beds have bedside monitors. Staff is alerted to significant changes in patient's hemodynamic status and arrhythmias by monitor techs. The unit's nursing station is also equipped with cardiac monitors that allow staff the ability to assess and detect abnormal arrhythmias for early intervention.
Professional Development:
One of the perks of working on my unit is that the nursing leadership team encourages individual growth while fostering a team-centered environment. Our goal as leaders is to provide coaching that allows for personal growth and advancement along with safe, quality patient care. Our unit is also supported by a nursing education specialist, who offers ongoing learning opportunities and ensures we are up to date on evidence-based practice. New nurses are given 7-9 weeks of unit-based orientation with frequent check-ins with the leadership team to ensure their success during their formative weeks. We provide them with the resources that they need to be successful such as classes (targeted teaching, didactic, estar training, etc.), clinical training, shadowing, and simulations.
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 or area that the job is in.
- Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Resolves technical and operational problems within provided guideline.
- Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced subject matter knowledge within a specific technical area and basic management knowledge to support the team.
- Team Interaction: Leads/supervises a unit within a department or a small department. Typically without budget or hire/fire authority. Role is typically a 'working' supervisor.
Core Capabilities:
- Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others, Builds and Maintains Relationships, Communicates Effectively.
- Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion, Solves Complex Problems, Offers Meaningful Advice and Support.
- Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work, Ensures Continuous Improvement, Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements.
- Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability, Stewards Organizational Resources, Makes Data Driven Decisions.
- Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas, Applies Technology, Adapts to Change.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications: LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience: 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
