Clinical Team Lead - Registered Nurse - Operating Room

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

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Team Lead - Registered Nurse for the Operating Room in Richardson, TX. The role leads the OR team as charge nurse, ensuring safe, efficient patient care and adherence to standards.

A BSN and TX RN license are required, with charge nurse training completed within 90 days if hired externally. The position emphasizes staffing plans, patient flow coordination, and ongoing process improvements to meet quality metrics and patient experience

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the State of Texas or compact license.
• Completion of charge nurse training and competencies.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Specialty Certification (CCRN, CEN, RNC, etc.) or plan to obtain within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provides front line leadership and decision-making for departmental staff.
• Develops staffing plans based on patient acuity and oversees day-to-day operations.
• Monitors workflow and adjusts staffing to support unit goals.
• Coordinates patient flow, admission, and discharge processes for the unit.
• Supports department/organizational objectives including patient experience and quality measures.
• Participates in process improvement and peer evaluation activities.
• Assists with investigations and audits as required.

Skills

RN license (TX/compact)

Charge nurse training

BLS certification

Advanced specialty certification plan

Education

BSN

Job description

## Clinical Team Lead - Registered Nurse - Operating RoomApplylocations: Richardson, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR1000037238**Hours of Work :**0630-1900**Days Of Week :**Days will be determined**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) 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.Performs and reports on audits in various formats. • 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