Nurse Supervisor, (Clinical Staff Leader), Stepdown, Full time Days, Clarksville

About the role

Vanderbilt Health is the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system, operating eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. The Nurse Supervisor (Clinical Staff Leader) in the Stepdown Unit provides leadership, staff supervision, and development while ensuring the implementation of policies, resource allocation, and adherence to quality standards. This role supports a collaborative environment focused on delivering advanced care to patients with cardiac, vascular, and medical diagnoses requiring closer monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical consultation and support to Stepdown Unit staff, overseeing clinical quality efforts including audits of protocols and surgical processes.
• Collaborates with the Stepdown Unit Manager/Director to maintain quality care standards as required by departmental protocols and regulatory agencies.
• Ensures availability and readiness of supplies, equipment, and stock; addresses equipment needs, failures, or inventory issues to minimize disruptions in patient care.
• Supports the professional development of staff by identifying learning needs, collaborating with the preceptor team and clinical educator, and assisting with orientation and ongoing training.
• Assists primary physicians in performing procedures, preparing equipment, reviewing patient history, and providing first-assist support during procedures.
• Ensures complete, accurate, and timely post-procedure data documentation in alignment with Stepdown Unit and hospital protocols.
• Supervises, trains, and oversees departmental staff; schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources and consults with leadership on staffing issues.
• Assists with performance evaluations, goal setting, and managing departmental budgets to ensure cost-effective operations while maintaining high-quality service.
• Monitors expenditures and may contribute to the evaluation and implementation of new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• May contribute to the development of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols, and ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
• May participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes as applicable and follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safety.
• Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery and stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
• May work in a staff role when required and ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all established competencies.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Tennessee or compact state.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• One year of relevant work experience.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS.

Skills

• Critical thinking and collaboration.
• Multidisciplinary rounding and bedside shift report participation.
• Shared governance and commitment to professional development.
• Familiarity with medical equipment including ECG hardwired monitors, Alaris pumps, PCA devices, EtcO2 monitors, bladder scanners, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy devices.
• Experience managing cardiac drips, IV fluids, blood products, sedation, and TPN.

Benefits

• Affordable high-quality health plan options.
• Dental and/or vision plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (flexible PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (with maximums applied).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Subsidized backup childcare.

Pay

Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program available.

Schedule

Full-time, nights.

Stepdown is a 21-bed hardwired telemetry unit caring for acutely ill but stable patients requiring closer monitoring, including those with cardiac arrhythmias, bedside cardioversions, titrated medications, oxygenation management, withdrawal, sepsis, stroke, and post-operative needs.