Clinical Team Leader - FT Days - Clinical Decision Unit

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dallas is seeking a Clinical Team Leader to oversee patient care and departmental operations. The role involves direct patient care, leadership responsibilities, and ensuring quality care delivery. Ideal candidates will have a BSN and relevant certifications. Join a recognized hospital committed to excellence in healthcare and community service.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing: BSN required.
• Current RN license in the State of Texas or compact license.
• Advanced Specialty Certification or agreement to obtain within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provides front line leadership and decision-making for departmental staff.
• Develops plan for unit staffing based on patient acuity/care needs.
• Monitors workflow and adjusts staffing to support fiscal goals.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Decision Making

Education

BSN

Tools

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardio Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Job description

Hours of Work :

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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 provides feedback for employee evaluations as requested by the manager.
8. Assists with occurrence investigations.
9. Other duties as assigned.

About Methodist Charlton Medical Center

Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital serving Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. The hospital features a newly expanded emergency department, renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, interventional radiology suite, Level III Trauma Center, Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We are recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, women and children’s services, and more. We value a diverse workforce that reflects our community and are proud of our awards, including:

• 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
• Get With The Guidelines Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association