Nursing Team Leader - Pulmonary (6SE)

About the role

The Pulmonary Unit is a 36-bed telemetry unit focused on diagnosing and treating respiratory disorders. Nurses here deliver high-quality, specialized care for patients with lung diseases or injuries, collaborating with departments like respiratory therapy, physical therapy, care management, and pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the unit-based clinical supervisor, directing staff, managing patient flow, ensuring patient safety, and optimizing resource utilization.
• Coordinates in-services, continuing education, and mentoring of clinical staff, particularly new hires.
• Participates in PI activities, collecting data to assess employee performance and participating in staff evaluations.
• Available to work weekends and holidays based on unit needs.
• Coordinates unit activities, leads daily huddles, and represents the unit at house-wide daily huddles.
• Maintains records related to orientation, in-services, and unit competency assessments.
• Ensures compliance with quality standards and regulatory agency requirements.
• Takes management call as directed.
• Facilitates bidirectional communication to ensure timely exchange of information among stakeholders.
• Treats all people fairly and with respect, fostering a positive environment for recruitment and retention.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current Alabama or multistate license.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current AHA or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a registered nurse.
• Specialty nursing experience in applied area preferred.
• Must obtain ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NRP certifications within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to DCH Behavioral Standards and policies.
• Must maintain performance, patient, and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Must display sound judgment and critical thinking skills in areas of decision-making and problem-solving.
• Must maintain effective interdepartmental relationships.
• Must be able to use computers, electronic mail, telephone, and texting.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit, and stoop.
• Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, and carry objects.
• Must possess stamina to provide 24-hour management for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of respiratory care and critical care principles.
• Proficiency in using medical equipment and technology.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and emergencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and vacation days.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

24-hour rotating schedule with weekend and holiday coverage.