Registered Nurse - Team Lead - Ambulatory ENT Services - RN TL
About the role
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Mayo Clinic Arizona’s Ambulatory ENT practice is a highly specialized surgical and procedural department focused on comprehensive care across: Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)Head and Neck SurgeryFacial PlasticsAudiologySpeech Language Pathology This dynamic clinic supports a wide range of complex patient needs, from routine ENT concerns to advanced surgical care and in-clinic procedures. Our practice currently includes 36 clinic rooms and a dedicated procedural (C-op) space to support more advanced in-office interventions. We are in an exciting period of growth and transformation, making this an ideal time to join a team that is actively shaping the future of ambulatory specialty care. As a Team Lead, you will play a key role in supporting daily operations, mentoring staff, and fostering a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Our nurses are integral in guiding patients through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, delivering compassionate care while navigating highly specialized clinical pathways. This role offers the opportunity to expand your leadership skills while working alongside a multidisciplinary team at the forefront of Mayo Clinic’s ENT practice. Join a culture grounded in teamwork, innovation, and excellence, where you can make a meaningful impact on both patient care and staff development.
Responsibilities
The RN Team Leader acts as a formal and informal leader on the unit. The TL participates and collaborates with the management staff to assist with the daily planning and coordination of the assigned work unit. The TL delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and availability of resources. The Team Leader provides leadership through activities that include development of staff, teaching, precepting, committee work, quality improvements and participation in evidence-based practice and research. The TL is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The TL supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The TL will function within the Mayo Nursing Care Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and