Reassesses and redistributes team members as patient and unit needs change2) Coaches staff to deliver competent nursing care to assigned patients3) Provides immediate “troubleshooting” for patient care issues and follow-up as indicated4) Facilitates teamwork among all clinicians associated with patient care to expedite patient progress toward goal achievement and timely and appropriate discharge5) Provides evaluation and collaboration of patient care delivery to achieve patient outcome goals and timely discharge6) Consistently role models professional nursing practice and behavior7) Promotes harmony in the work setting8) Monitors patient care delivery and unit processes for quality improvement opportunities and goals9) Effectively communicates process changes10) Identifies, addresses real time, and communicates to NL existing barriers impacting departmental culture of safety11) Addresses variations clinical or behavioral performance real time and informs NL or House Supervisor as appropriate12) Reports any risk or quality improvement issues in a timely manner13) Uses the acuity system to maintain staff productivity resulting in meeting the Worked Hours Per Unit of Service (WHPUOS) targets set through benchmarks14) Assumes a patient care assignment when the number and mix of patients and unit staff permit15) Contributes to the completion of Team member 90-day and annual performance evaluations16) Monitors and provides feedback to NL on team member performance improvement plan/progress17) In conjunction with the NL, the Team Leader assists in the development of long and short-term goals for their department, promoting quality care and optimal patient outcomes in a fiscally responsible manner. Demonstrates sensitivity when interacting with diverse ethnic groupsProfessional Growth Expectations:Actively demonstrates the organization’s values and conducts oneself at all times in accordance with the Code of ConductCompletes 100% of training and in-service requirementsFor those hired into an RN position after January 1, 2019, it is required to obtain a BSN within five years of your start date as an RN with Central Maine HealthCareCertification in the specialty area of practice is strongly encouragedDesignated shift may be altered due to changes in staffing patterns related to patient needsNote: Failure to adhere to Central Maine Health Care Core Values and Code of Conduct AT ALL TIMES AT WORK, or to complete 100% of training and in-service requirements may result in disciplinary action up to and including removal or position and may result in no pay increase for the yearPhysical Requirements:Employees in this position may be exposed to blood, body fluids and/or airborne pathogens and are required to wear personal protective equipmentEmployees in this position must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, turn, crouch, and bend as necessary to complete nursing care tasks, see attached description of physical demands.