Charge Nurse & Clinical Team Leader - RN

Dallas Center United Methodist; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Center United Methodist is seeking a Clinical Team Leader to perform direct patient care as the charge nurse and maintain a safe, therapeutic unit environment. You will lead staff, plan staffing based on acuity, and monitor workflow to meet unit and organizational goals.

The role requires a BSN, Texas RN license or compact license, charge nurse training, and certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP) with potential for advanced certification within 2 years.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN required.
• Completion of charge nurse training and competencies within 90 days if externally hired.
• Current RN license in the State of Texas or a compact license.
• Clinical course certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) consistent with RN requirements.
• 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. Ensures timely and efficient pull of patients being admitted to the unit as well as timeliness of discharging patients from the unit.
• Assists the manager in achieving and sustaining department and organizational objectives including but not limited to patient experience, length of stay, and unit/patient specific quality measures.
• Participates in department specific initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Participates in peer interviews and provide feedback for employee evaluations as requested by manager.
• Assists with occurrence investigations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

BSN

RN license (TX or compact)

Charge nurse training

Clinical course certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP)

Advanced Specialty Certification (CCRN, CEN, RNC, etc.)

Job description

Dallas Center United Methodist is seeking a Clinical Team Leader to perform direct patient care as the charge nurse and maintain a safe, therapeutic unit environment. You will lead staff, plan staffing based on acuity, and monitor workflow to meet unit and organizational goals.

The role requires a BSN, Texas RN license or compact license, charge nurse training, and certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP) with potential for advanced certification within 2 years.