RN - Clincal Team Lead - Med Surg Renal - Days

Methodist Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet-designated hospital

Recognized for excellence in healthcare

Diverse workforce

Job summary

Methodist Health is seeking a Clinical Team Leader in Dallas, Texas. This role involves performing direct patient care, leading departmental staff, and overseeing unit operations. Key qualifications include a BSN, current Texas RN license, and completion of charge nurse training. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a recognized Magnet-designated hospital committed to excellence in patient care across various services, including cardiac and women's health.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Must have current RN license in Texas.
• Completion of charge nurse training within 90 days if hired externally.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care as the charge nurse.
• Develop staffing plans based on patient care needs.
• Coordinate efficient patient flow and discharges.

Skills

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Current RN license in Texas

Basic Life Support certification

Advanced Cardio Life Support certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification

Education

BSN required

Job description

**Hours of Work :**36**Days Of Week :**Day shift**Work Shift :**12X3 Day (United States of America)**Job Description :**Your Job: The Clinical Team Leader performs direct patient care as the charge nurse and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. Your Job Requirements: • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing: 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 (Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardio Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, NRP, etc.) consistent with RN requirements for specific clinical area. • Advanced Specialty Certification or agreement to obtain within 2 years (CCRN, CEN, RNC, etc.) Your Job 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. Reports To: Nurse Manager Direct Reports: None, informal oversight only Physical Demands and Work Environment: Physical Factors (% of Time): •20 - Standing Stationary •60 - Standing/Moving About •15 – Sitting •2 – Climbing •20 - Bending (stooping/crouching) •2 – Kneeling •1 – Crawling •30 – Reaching •90 – Handling •90 – Talking •0 - Driving •15 – Smelling Hearing (% of Time): •100 - Normal Noise Level •0 - Occasional Loud Noise •0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise •0 - Constant Low Level Noise Hazardous Conditions (% of Time): •5 - Respiratory Irritants •50 - Skin Irritants •50 - Allergic Irritants •50 - Wet Work – Hands •1 - Wet Work – Feed •0 - Operation of Heavy Equipment •0 - Climbing of Ladders •0 - Working in High Places •50-75 - Use of Electrical Equipment •25-50 - Use of Sharp Utensils •80 - Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids Carrying (% of Time): •50 - Up to 10 Lbs •30 - 10-20 Lbs •10-30 - 20-50 Lbs •10 - 50-100 Lbs •0 - 100+ Lbs Lifting (% of Time): •45 - Up to 10 Lbs •30 - 10-20 Lbs •10-30 - 20-50 Lbs •10 - 50-100 Lbs •0 - 100+ Lbs Push/Pull (% of Time): •10 - Up to 10 Lbs. •10 - 10-20 Lbs •30 - 20-50 Lbs •10 - 50-100 Lbs •10 - 100+ Lbs Visual Demands (Yes or No): •Yes/No - Vision Essential •Yes/No - Vision Not Essential Environmental Demands (% of Time): •100 – Indoor •0 – Outdoor •0 - Hot Environment •0 - Cold Environment Other (% of Time): •10 - Visual StrainMethodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children’s services; and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:* Magnet(R)-designated hospital* 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by *Becker’s Hospital Review*, 2023* Top 10 Military Friendly(R) Employer, Gold Designation, 2023* Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly(R) Employer, 2023* Get With The Guidelines(R) Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association