RN Outpatient Full-time
Carilion Clinic

RN Team Lead - Practice - Cardiology - New River Valley - FT

$30.47 - $45.71 / hour

Employment Status:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Facility:

2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg

Requisition Number:

R163211 RN Team Lead - Practice - Cardiology - New River Valley - FT (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

The Registered Nurse Team Lead supports the delivery of high-quality patient care and team performance within our practice clinical service area. This role combines direct patient care responsibilities with leadership and operational oversight to ensure optimal outcomes and a positive work environment.

This position is full time, working Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm


The RN Team Lead


  • Leads the delivery of patient care, ensuring clinical excellence and adherence to departmental standards.
  • Provides direction, supervision, and delegation of clinical and non-clinical responsibilities to staff.
  • Fosters a positive team culture that promotes accountability, high morale, low turnover, and professional growth.
  • Recognizes staff accomplishments and encourage ongoing development and engagement.
  • Serves as a communication bridge between staff and management, ensuring two-way feedback and timely resolution of issues.
  • Collaborates with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and manage care plans.
  • Maintains confidentiality and make informed decisions based on sensitive information.
  • Attends local and organizational management meetings, representing the unit and contributing to broader initiatives.
  • Ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CLIA, OSHA).
  • Supports fiscal management by maintaining staffing levels, controlling expenses, and contributing to budget planning.
  • Leads quality improvement initiatives, including patient satisfaction and performance metrics.
  • Provides age-appropriate care utilizing knowledge of life span development.
  • Responds to urgent staffing needs, including working at other Carilion facilities when necessary.
  • Exercise sound judgment in interpreting laws, regulations, and organizational policies, with awareness of potential impacts on reimbursement, HR, and clinical pathways.

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved program required.

Experience: 1 year in clinical discipline required with demonstrated clinical and leadership expertise.

Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia.

For Psychiatry and Behavioral Health - de-escalation training must be successfully completed within four months of hire.

Other minimum qualifications: Computer skills required for electronic medical record (EPIC). Demonstrates leadership qualities and skills.  Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required.  Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position. Must possess ability to appropriately handle/restrain patients who may be disruptive and/or physically violent. 

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. 

Compensation Range:

$30.47 - $45.71

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Recruiter:

SARAH BOSWELL

Recruiter Email:

srboswell@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color,  religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic


Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive.  That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.


When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:


  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
  • Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
  • Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
  • Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
  • Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
  • Discounts on childcare
  • Continued education and training

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