Registered Nurse Clinical Team Leader
VHC Health
Registered Nurse Clinical Team Leader
VHC Health
Not-for-profit health system with teaching hospital
Our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) offers a dynamic, collaborative environment dedicated to providing exceptional care for our most vulnerable patients. This 28 private-room unit, with the capacity to care for up to 44 patients and an average daily census of 17, supports neonates ranging from 22 weeks gestation through full term with a wide variety of complex conditions. Team members typically care for 1–3 patients at a time, allowing for focused, high-quality, acuity-based care.
The NICU is a fast-paced, high-acuity setting where each day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Care includes advanced respiratory support—from low-flow nasal cannula to high-frequency oscillation—along with management of peripheral IVs, umbilical lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, and comprehensive patient assessments. A strong emphasis is placed on developmental and family-centered care, supported by close collaboration across a multidisciplinary team that includes providers, therapists, and lactation specialists.
Professional growth and continuous learning are central to the unit’s culture. Orientation is individualized based on experience (ranging from 4–12 weeks), with structured education programs and opportunities to engage with various specialties across the Women’s & Infants service line. Team members are encouraged to participate in unit-based councils and quality improvement initiatives, helping to shape practice, strengthen interdisciplinary care, and drive innovation.
The culture within the NICU is built on teamwork, recognition, and shared purpose. With strong interdisciplinary collaboration, team-driven protocols, and a supportive environment, individuals are empowered to contribute, grow, and advance in their careers through opportunities such as leadership roles, precepting, and committee involvement. A flexible self-scheduling model on a 6-week rotation (days/nights), including weekend and holiday requirements, helps support work-life balance.
If you’re looking to be part of a highly collaborative team where your work has a direct and lasting impact, this NICU provides an exceptional environment to grow and thrive.
Purpose & Scope:
The RN Clinical Team Leader is responsible for direct and indirect care of patients and general operations of the unit in coordination with department leadership. The RN Clinical Team Leader understands the goals of the unit and Patient Care Services Division. Acts and is assigned as charge or other designated role in order to plan, organize, and direct patient care assignments with the goal of maximizing efficiency and ensuring appropriate staffing and resource allocation. The RN Clinical Team Leader effectively communicates and collaborates with members of the patient care team and ancillary departments. Serves as overall on-site support person for daily operations in order to achieve optimal patient outcomes and efficient patient throughput. Collaborates with unit leadership to evaluate current processes and recommends improvements/solutions as needed. The RN Clinical Team Leader role models exceptional patient engagement, best practices, conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, and mentoring/coaching. Serves as a member of the leadership team in all interactions with staff, patients, family visitors, physicians, and other staff members.
Education:
Bachelor's in Nursing Required
Experience:
Three years of experience in specialty is preferred.
Demonstrated leadership ability is required.
For Emergency Department: one year of experience in a level 1 or level 2 trauma center is preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or compact state licensure in nursing is required.
Certification in area of clinical specialty to be obtained within 12 months
BLS certification is required.
Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below.
ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, and PACU
PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED
NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery
De-escalation training: BHU, ED
Per policy ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification.
At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
Compensation: 44.2 to 73.85 (USD)
Not-for-profit health system with teaching hospital
VHC Health is a not-for-profit health system serving the DC area, anchored by a 453-bed teaching hospital, with primary and specialty care and a Level II Trauma Center and Level III NICU across a growing network. It delivers care through its hospital and clinics using advanced technology and patient-centered practices, supported by teams of specialists and teaching clinicians. It differentiates itself with a teaching-hospital model, Magnet-designated nursing excellence, nonprofit status, awards, and strong community partnerships focused on quality, safety, and patient experience. Its goal is to improve health outcomes and well-being for the communities it serves by providing high-quality, safe, and accessible care.
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