Clinical Team Lead (Charge Nurse) - Med Surg - Nights - $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Methodist Health System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Team Leader to provide direct patient care and lead nursing staff. This role is pivotal in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment while ensuring high-quality care delivery. The Clinical Team Leader will oversee daily operations, manage staffing based on patient acuity, and coordinate patient flow efficiently. Join a recognized employer that values diversity and offers a supportive work environment, with numerous accolades for excellence in healthcare and employee satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Magnet-designated hospital

Top Places to Work in Healthcare

Military Friendly Employer

Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Level III Trauma Center

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school with a BSN is required.
• Completion of charge nurse training and competencies needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and decision-making for departmental staff.
• Develops staffing plans based on patient needs and oversees operations.

Skills

Patient Care

Leadership

Clinical Decision Making

Staff Coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Cardio Life Support Certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

Hours of Work :

12

Days Of Week :

3

Work Shift :

12X3 Night (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:

1. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing: BSN required
2. Completion of charge nurse training and competencies (if external hire, must complete within 90 days of hire).
3. Current RN license in the State of Texas or compact license
4. Clinical Course Certifications (Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardio Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, NRP, etc.) consistent with RN requirements for specific clinical area.
5. Advanced Specialty Certification or agreement to obtain within 2 years (CCRN, CEN, RNC, etc.)

Your Job Responsibilities:

1. Provides front line leadership and decision-making for departmental staff, ensuring the quality and integrity of care delivered.
2. Develops plan for unit staffing based on patient acuity/care needs and oversees day to day operations on the designated shift.
3. Monitors workflow and adjusts staffing accordingly to support fiscal goals of the unit.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Participates in department specific initiatives and process improvement projects.
7. Participates in peer interviews and provide feedback for employee evaluations as requested by manager.
8. Assists with occurrence investigations.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, 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-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Level III Trauma Center