Clinical Staff Leader, Acute Care of the Elderly, Nights -VUH

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. It is a community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and abilities are challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive, and uniqueness is celebrated.

About the Unit

This is a 22-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6. The unit primarily cares for patients aged 65 or older with a variety of Medical, Surgical, Cardiac, or Neurological conditions, including:

• Cognitive impairment
• Loss of mobility
• Respiratory conditions
• Gastrointestinal conditions
• Renal conditions
• Neurological conditions
• Psychiatric conditions
• Cardiac conditions

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 the unit based on work team performance.
• Manages multiple projects and ongoing work activities (timelines, work plans, deliverables) while maintaining alignment with the strategic plan and vision.
• Acts as a clinical leader and facilitates education for staff on clinical standards; routinely provides guidance and coaching to subordinates and peers within clinical specialty(ies).
• Ensures clinical assignments are based on patient care needs and demonstrated staff competencies.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• 1 year of RN experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• TN nursing license or active compact license

Skills

• Clinical Expertise (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient care, including assessment, treatment, care planning, patient education, and evidence-based practice. Possesses sufficient knowledge to role model and coach less experienced staff.
• Quality Management (Novice): Analyzes and evaluates work processes for continuous improvement. Participates in establishing and monitoring quality standards.
• Business Results (Fundamental Awareness): Implements measures to attain business results, tracks progress, and delivers products/services on time and within budget.
• Operations Planning (Novice): Anticipates resource needs, sets priorities, schedules activities, and manages multiple assignments simultaneously.
• People Management (Novice): Conducts performance reviews, delegates tasks, coaches subordinates, and demonstrates team-building techniques.
• Leadership (Novice): Sets an example in challenging situations, communicates goals effectively, and adapts leadership styles as needed.
• Compliance (Novice): Applies statutory instructions, understands regulatory principles, and escalates compliance issues appropriately.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Plans and sets day-to-day objectives for the team that directly affect departmental results.
• Problem Solving: Resolves technical and operational problems within provided guidelines.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced subject matter knowledge and basic management skills to support the team.
• Team Interaction: Leads or supervises a unit or small department, typically as a "working" supervisor without budget or hire/fire authority.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develops Self and Others: Invests in developing self and others to improve performance and gain new knowledge.
  • Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with colleagues and stakeholders to strengthen relationships.
  • Communicates Effectively: Adapts communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  • Serves Others with Compassion: Understands and addresses current and future stakeholder needs.
  • Solves Complex Problems: Identifies new opportunities and develops concrete solutions.
  • Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing coaching to increase employee effectiveness.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Performs Excellent Work: Engages in dialogue about quality and addresses issues promptly.
  • Ensures Continuous Improvement: Identifies root causes of problems and implements solutions.
  • Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands and ensures a safe working environment.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Demonstrates Accountability: Focuses on driving critical issues to closure.
  • Stewards Organizational Resources: Effectively manages resources for the department.
  • Makes Data-Driven Decisions: Uses data to identify and elevate opportunities.
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Generates New Ideas: Identifies opportunities to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
  • Applies Technology: Embraces new technologies and tools to address challenges.
  • Adapts to Change: Views challenges as opportunities for improvement.

Schedule

This position works two 8-hour administrative shifts and two 12-hour charge shifts on the night shift, totaling 40 hours per week.

Benefits

• Affordable, high-quality health plan options
• Dental and/or vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (flex PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Subsidized backup childcare
• Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program