Job Details: Job Location: 650 State Watertown - Watertown, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $40.80 - $48.80Hourly, SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: The Nurse Team Lead is responsible for aiding in the development and maintenance of an environment that supports all medical staff including Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses. The team lead reports directly to the Director of Nursing (DON) and coordinates with are manager and nursing staff to ensure proper training, guidance, and nursing services that maintain evidenced based standards of care. The Team Lead assists with ensuring policies, procedures, and regulations are followed. The Team Lead will promote the vision, mission, and values of the organization. Essential Functions (Job Duties)   Demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for individuals we support according to policy, procedure and division/unit specific competencies as well as assist with providing patient care, as well as oversight and support to the nursing team. Comply with Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD),New York State and Federal regulations, laws and ethical guidelines. Provides formal and informal supportive physical and mental health care and maintenance education in a variety of areas to people we support as well as their family/team Administer injections and medications as directed by prescriber. Infection control duties as directed – may include policy and procedure development, maintenance, implementation, continued education, tracking and reporting. Acts as a resource in identifying, communicating and/or offering solutions for nursing/operational problems in partnership with CO team Statistic data collection and reporting. Assist with payroll, hiring and scheduling to ensuring nurse coverage meets budgetary and regulatory requirements. Address manager level issues related to workflow, patient care and nursing process as well as and report up to DON. Qualifications: Competencies Proficient in Quality and Evidenced Based Care Person Centered Focus Teamwork and building Focus Problem Solving/Analysis Strong Verbal and Oral Communication Skill Learning Orientation Professional and Ethical Conduct Stress Management/Composure Confidentiality/Professional Boundaries   Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work   Workweek schedule: FULL TIME   Hours and schedules may vary depending on Company need and workload. Employees will be given as much advance notice as possible when such changes occur.   Travel   Based on need of location/department   Required Education and Experience Registered Nurse degree with a valid New York State RN license. Continuing professional education required. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role preferred.   Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.