Job Summary The Registered Nurse Team Lead supports the delivery of high-quality patient care and team performance within the clinical service area. This role combines direct patient care responsibilities with leadership and operational oversight to ensure optimal patient outcomes and a positive work environment. The RN Team Lead is responsible for promoting clinical excellence, supporting staff development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining efficient daily operations. Key Responsibilities • Lead the delivery of patient care, ensuring clinical excellence and adherence to departmental standards • Provide direction, supervision, and delegation of clinical and non-clinical responsibilities to staff • Foster a positive team culture that promotes accountability, high morale, low turnover, and professional growth • Recognize staff accomplishments and encourage ongoing development and engagement • Serve as a communication bridge between staff and management, ensuring two-way feedback and timely issue resolution • Collaborate with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and manage care plans • Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information • Attend management meetings, represent the unit, and contribute to organizational initiatives • Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CLIA, OSHA) • Support fiscal management by maintaining appropriate staffing levels, controlling expenses, and contributing to budget planning • Lead quality improvement initiatives, including patient satisfaction and performance metrics • Provide age-appropriate care utilizing knowledge of lifespan development • Respond to urgent staffing needs as required • Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and organizational policies appropriately, with awareness of impacts on reimbursement, HR, and clinical pathways Qualifications • Graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved program required • Minimum 1 year of clinical experience with demonstrated leadership expertise • Current Registered Nurse licensure • De-escalation training required within four months of hire (for applicable specialties) • Proficiency with electronic medical record systems • Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills • Ability to complete orientation and competency validation requirements • Ability to appropriately manage and restrain disruptive or physically violent patients when necessary