Nurse Team Leader, Infant/Toddler

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse Team Leader oversees the daily operations, clinical workflows, and nursing staff within a designated pediatric patient care unit. This role combines expert clinical nursing skills with foundational leadership capabilities to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and family-centered care. The role serves as a primary resource for staff nurses and nurse’s aides, collaborating closely with nursing leadership and multidisciplinary therapeutic teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive pediatric acute or sub-acute nursing experience, with a strong preference for pediatric rehabilitation, pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), or specialized pediatric long-term care.
• Minimum 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience (e.g. Charge Nurse, Preceptor, Committee Chair, or permanent / interim team leader role).
• Advanced clinical skills specific to medically complex, technology-dependent pediatrics (e.g. vent/trach management, complex feeding tubes, advanced wound care).
• Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse families and across functional clinical teams.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to balance direct patient care support with shift operational duties.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) platforms such as Meditech/Expanse, MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, pptx, OneNote, MS Bookings, MS Forms), Google Suite, Voalte.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution in the US required.
• Masters degree in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus.
• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recommended.
• Certified Pediatric Nursing (CPN) or other relevant clinical leadership certifications preferred.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Scholarships
Professional Development Opportunities
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Retirement Plans with Employer Matching
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Safe Work Environment
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives