Team Lead Nurse Float Pool-40hr-Nights

Responsibilities

• Frequently takes a clinical support role, either functioning as the Bed Manager on shift, or providing direct patient care at the bedside.
• Supports the organization with delegating staffing, being a resource and communicating needs for the defined patient population according to Connecticut Children’s and unit policies and standards.
• Exemplifies leadership skills and is recognized as an expert by peers and others.
• Applies expertise in helping peers with complex patient issues, and develops strategies to support staff in caring for a new patient type.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Leads change processes by coordinating quality improvement activities in the Central Staffing Office.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Bed Management experience preferred. Resource nurse or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Knowledge of nursing and institutional strategic plan, day to day needs of organization, accreditation and certification requirements and standards, technological platforms as they relate to CT Children’s as a whole.
• Ability to: Demonstrate all the CT Children’s Leadership Competencies, supervise and train employees, foster employee development and performance management, act in a professional capacity and serve as a professional role model, lead change, encourage innovation, employ strategies to overcome resistance to change, build a high performing team by coaching team members and holding others accountable, foster teamwork and collaboration, partner with colleagues to accomplish common goals, constructively raise concerns, use problem solving approaches to identify solutions, demonstrate personal leadership by treating others with respect, admitting mistakes, taking responsibilities for actions and decisions, and modeling integrity in an ethical manner.

About Us

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

About The Team

The Central Staffing Office Nursing Float Pool is a team that demonstrates a high level of flexibility, enjoys variety and likes making new friends. The RN and PCA teams float to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and 3 Medical/Surgical Units. The PCA team also floats to the Emergency Department for patient sitting. We provide the opportunity to network throughout the hospital, care for children of all ages and diagnoses, and expand your skills. Come join a team that is welcomed throughout the hospital because of the great care we provide.