Clinical Staff Leader - Pediatric Hematology

Pediatric Hem/Onc/SCT, Inpatient

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Clinical Staff Leader (CSL) for its Inpatient Pediatric Hematology/Oncology unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital. This leadership role, often categorized as an Assistant Nurse Manager, involves overseeing clinical excellence and managing a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Are you a passionate Pediatric Hematology RN ready to step into leadership? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise can shape the future of patient care? Then read further about this exciting position.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
As a Clinical Staff Leader, you aren't just a manager, you are a mentor, a clinical expert, and a champion for our bravest little patients. You’ll lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team in an environment that prioritizes innovation, compassion, and professional growth.

You will help care for pediatric patients ranging from newborns to 24 years of age who are being treated for hematologic and oncologic disorders.
Our patients are unique because they leave a lasting impression on our hearts and make us realize that regardless of the odds, you must continue to fight. PHO is ranked #14 nationally for the high-quality care that we provide.
One of the perks of working on our unit is that we administer numerous complementary therapies that differentiate us from other programs. Our unit also continuously scores very high on patient satisfaction in reference to teamwork.

Shift: Variable shift- Two 8-hour administrative shifts that will typically be nights, but there is flexibility based upon needs of the unit. Two 12-hour night shifts that will typically be 7pm-7am spent in staffing.

What You’ll Do:
• Lead with Impact: Act as the "go-to" clinical resource and mentor for our nursing staff.
• Drive Excellence: Ensure the highest standards of safety and quality for our pediatric Hematology patients.
• Empower the Team: Oversee unit operations, staff development, and performance and lead with compassion and professionalism
• Collaborate: Work closely with a world-renowned medical team to deliver life-changing care.

What We’re Looking For:
• Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience (Required).
• Specialty Expertise: We highly prefer candidates with a background in Hematology/Oncology.
• Education: BSN preferred to align with our Magnet-designated excellence.
• The Vibe: We need a leader who is proactive, positive, and ready to inspire others every single day!

The Clinical Staff Leader is a direct supervisory leadership role and a key member of the Nursing leadership team. The CSL leads a cohort of staff members and actively participates in overall management of the unit, development of clinical practice, and provision of patient care with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput and scheduling. The primary focus of the Clinical Staff Leader is to ensure the unit's optimal performance by engaging in effective problem solving for staff, patients and families and to develop/lead the assigned cohort. The Clinical Staff Leader provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high performance culture. The CSL works under the guidance and direction of the manager to develop.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of their cohort and other staff as needed.
• Defines standards for quality patient care.
• Develops, manages and evaluates area based on work team performance.
• Manages multiple projects/on-going work activities (timelines, work plans, deliverables) and maintains alignment with strategic plan and vision.
• Acts as clinical leader and facilitates education for staff on clinical standards; routinely provides guidance/coaching to subordinates/peers within clinical specialty(ies).
• Ensures that clinical assignments are based on patient care needs and demonstrated staff competencies.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

1 year

Education:

Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.