Nursing Team Leader - 2SE - Oncology

About the role

The Team Leader is responsible for supervising and evaluating nursing care, coordinating patient flow, ensuring patient safety, and providing mentorship to new staff members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates unit activities and provides leadership for staffing and patient assignments.
• Responds to and provides leadership during crisis and emergency situations.
• Evaluates nursing care for assigned patients upon admission and periodically.
• Promotes efficient patient flow and encourages a safe environment.
• Serves as a clinical resource and subject matter expert for staff.
• Provides feedback and maintains records related to orientation, in-services, and unit competency assessments.
• Maintains productivity, financial, and patient satisfaction standards.
• Facilitates bidirectional communication and ensures timely information exchange.
• Ensures compliance with quality standards and regulatory agency requirements.
• May take management call as directed.
• Works collaboratively with other unit leaders and departments to achieve common goals.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current Alabama or Multistate License.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a registered nurse, with specialty nursing experience preferred.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training.
• Completion of ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and other relevant certifications within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to use computers, electronic mail, telephone, and texting.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit, and stoop for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 30 pounds frequently.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred, minimum Associates required.
• Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.