Clinical Team Lead & Charge Nurse

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

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Clinical Team Leader to serve as the charge nurse and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. This role supports 36 hours per week across a 12X3 Day shift (0645-1915) and reports to the Nurse Manager.

You will oversee unit staffing, patient flow, and quality metrics, coordinating with care teams to ensure timely admissions and discharges while guiding staff performance and process improvements.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• RN license in Texas or compact license.
• Charge nurse training completed within 90 days (external hire).

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, from admission to discharge.
• Assists the manager in achieving department objectives including patient experience and quality measures.
• Participates in department initiatives, interviews and feedback for evaluations.

Skills

Charge nurse leadership

Staffing planning

Clinical decision-making

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BSN

RN license (Texas or compact)

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Clinical Team Leader to serve as the charge nurse and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. This role supports 36 hours per week across a 12X3 Day shift (0645-1915) and reports to the Nurse Manager.

You will oversee unit staffing, patient flow, and quality metrics, coordinating with care teams to ensure timely admissions and discharges while guiding staff performance and process improvements.