RN Clinical Team Leader - Emergency Department - Days

Role Overview

The Clinical Team Leader is responsible for providing direct patient care as the charge nurse, ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment, and leading clinical staff during their shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead departmental staff, making decisions to maintain care quality and integrity.
• Develop and oversee staffing plans based on patient acuity and care needs.
• Coordinate patient flow, admissions, and discharges efficiently.
• Support department and organizational goals related to patient experience, length of stay, and quality metrics.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, peer interviews, and employee evaluations.
• Assist with incident investigations and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; BSN required.
• Current RN license; completion of charge nurse training within 90 days if external hire.
• Clinical certifications such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, with advanced specialty certifications (e.g., CCRN, CEN) within two years.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Requires standing, moving, bending, reaching, and handling for most of the shift.
• Exposure to skin, respiratory, and allergic irritants, as well as blood and body fluids.
• Environmental conditions primarily indoor, with visual and physical demands.