Cardiovascular ICU Clinical Team Lead Nurse

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center seeks a Clinical Team Leader to assume charge nurse duties, provide direct patient care when needed, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment on the unit.

You will lead departmental staff, plan staffing, monitor workflow, support patient flow from admission to discharge, participate in quality initiatives, and contribute to positive patient experiences.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Completion of charge nurse training and competencies (if external hire, must complete within 90 days of hire).
• Current RN license in the State of Texas or compact license.
• Clinical Course Certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) consistent with RN requirements for specific clinical area.
• Advanced Specialty Certification or agreement to obtain within 2 years (CCRN, CEN, RNC, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provides front line leadership and decision-making for departmental staff, ensuring the quality and integrity of care delivered.
• Develops plan for unit staffing based on patient acuity/care needs and oversees day to day operations on the designated shift.
• Monitors workflow and adjusts staffing accordingly to support fiscal goals of the unit.
• Coordinates and facilitates efficient patient flow for the unit, including admission pull and discharge timeliness.
• Assists the manager in achieving and sustaining department objectives including patient experience, length of stay, and unit/patient quality measures.
• Participates in department initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Participates in peer interviews and provides feedback for employee evaluations as requested by manager.
• Assists with occurrence investigations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Charge nurse

Staffing planning

Clinical supervision

Education

BSN

RN license TX

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center seeks a Clinical Team Leader to assume charge nurse duties, provide direct patient care when needed, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment on the unit.

You will lead departmental staff, plan staffing, monitor workflow, support patient flow from admission to discharge, participate in quality initiatives, and contribute to positive patient experiences.