Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world.
It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. 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 where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated.
It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday.
Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization : CVICU
CVICU
Job Summary : JOB SUMMARY
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.
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world.
It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. 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 where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated.
It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday.
Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Clinical Shift Leader (Registered Nurse Required) CVICU (Inpatient 5 North)- FT
Located on the 5th floor of Vanderbilt University Hospital.
The environment on our unit is fast-paced, challenging, and team-oriented.
We care for adult patients ranging in age from 18 to 118 who are being treated for cardiovascular conditions.
Our patients are unique because there are so many advanced therapies and devices that could potentially be utilized in their care and our nurses become experts in using them all.
One of the perks of working on our unit is the incredible teamwork needed every day. We work hard but when a patient goes home due to the extraordinary care we provided, it’s extremely rewarding.
Our nurses are successful because they have a desire to learn, strong critical thinking skills, and persistence.
We orient new nurses to our unit by providing a 9-10 week orientation with a dedicated preceptor team complemented by a proven program of critical care courses.
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
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.
Please see our current employee benefits offered :
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!
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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 : Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self / others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.
- Builds and Maintains Relationships : Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
- Communicates Effectively : Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion : Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
- Solves Complex Problems : Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support : Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work : Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
- Ensures Continuous Improvement : Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements : Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability : Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
- Stewards Organizational Resources : Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department / area.
- Makes Data Driven Decisions : Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas : Proactively identifies new ideas / opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
- Applies Technology : Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
- Adapts to Change : Views difficult situations and / or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications :
Responsibilities : Certifications :
Certifications :
LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Work Experience :
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level : 1 year
1 year
Education : Bachelor's
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