Clinical Team Leader - FT - Days - NICU

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Team Leader for the NICU. This role is pivotal in providing direct patient care while leading a team of nursing staff. The Clinical Team Leader will ensure a safe and therapeutic environment, develop staffing plans, and oversee daily operations. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and departmental efficiency in a Magnet-designated hospital recognized for excellence in various medical services. If you are a dedicated nursing professional looking to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Magnet-designated hospital

Top Places to Work in Healthcare

Military Friendly Employer

Diverse workforce

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school with a BSN required.
• Current RN license in Texas or compact license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and decision-making for departmental staff.
• Develops staffing plans based on patient needs and oversees operations.
• Coordinates efficient patient flow and assists with departmental objectives.

Skills

Patient Care

Leadership

Clinical Course Certifications

Charge Nurse Training

Advanced Specialty Certification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Job description

Clinical Team Leader - FT - Days - NICU

Apply locations Dallas, Texas time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR1000023308

Hours of Work : 7a

Days Of Week : rotating

Work Shift :

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 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.

Awards:

• 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