The Team leader functions as the clinical leader with responsibility for staff supervision, timeliness of procedures,
patient safety, efficient resource utilization, mentoring of unit staff, especially recent hires, shift assignments and
overall quality of care delivered. The Team Leader plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by
maintaining standards of professional practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families.
The Team Leader, under the supervision of the Director, provides and coordinates in-services and continuing
education programs for the clinical staff when indicated. Participates in PI activities, collects data to assess employee performance and participates in staff evaluation process. The Team Leader must be available to work weekends and holidays as per unit needs. Shifts may include 12 hour and/or 8-hour shift patterns with the goal of
providing ongoing Team Leader support each day of the week.
The Team Leader is responsible for the following leadership and management duties:
DCH Standards:
Working Conditions:
WORK CONTEXT
PHYSICAL FACTORS
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