RN Team Lead – Practice, OBGYN

Carilion Clinic

Registered Nurse Team Lead responsible for high-quality patient care and staff management in Virginia. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and ensuring operational excellence in the healthcare setting.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeChristiansburg • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $30 - $46 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports the delivery of high-quality patient care and team performance within our practice clinical service area.
Combines direct patient care responsibilities with leadership and operational oversight to ensure optimal outcomes and a positive work environment.
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 encourages 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 makes 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.
Exercises sound judgment in interpreting laws, regulations, and organizational policies, with awareness of potential impacts on reimbursement, HR, and clinical pathways.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved program required.
1 year in clinical discipline required with demonstrated clinical and leadership expertise.
Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia.
For Psychiatry and Behavioral Health - de-escalation training must be successfully completed within four months of hire.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Patient Care DeliveryClinical ExcellenceQuality Improvement InitiativesFiscal ManagementRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsLeadership QualitiesConflict Resolution

Certifications

State Board of Nursing Approved ProgramRegistered Nurse in Virginia