Clinical Team Leader - Neuro/Trauma Intermediate Care - FT Nights

Methodist Health System; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Team Leader (Charge Nurse) to provide direct patient care and lead the unit during a 12x3 night shift. The role requires BSN, Texas RN license, and completion of required charge nurse training within 90 days if hired externally.

Responsibilities include staffing plans, patient flow coordination, and driving department quality measures, while supporting organizational objectives and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited nursing school with BSN
• Completion of charge nurse training and competencies (within 90 days if external hire)
• Current RN license in Texas or compact license
• Clinical course certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.)
• Advanced specialty certification (CCRN, CEN, RNC, etc.) or plan to obtain within 2 years

Responsibilities

• Provides frontline leadership and decision-making for department staff
• Develops staffing plans based on patient acuity and oversees shift operations
• Monitors workflow and adjusts staffing to meet fiscal goals
• Coordinates patient flow for admissions and discharges
• Assists manager in achieving department and organizational objectives
• Participates in process improvement and peer interviews/feedback
• Assists with investigations and other duties as assigned

Skills

RN leadership

Charge nurse decision-making

Human relations

Education

BSN required

Job description

Hours of Work:

7p-7a

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:

• 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, Advanced Cardio Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, NRP, etc.) 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 294-bed, full-service acute-care hospital serving North Texas and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke and Heart Attack Center by The Joint Commission. We are proud to be the first hospital in DFW to earn two AMSN PRISM Awards for exemplary nursing practice.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where team members feel valued and supported. Our culture of excellence has earned national recognition, including:

• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
• Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare (2023)
• Top 10 Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® Employer (2023)

With advanced technology, patient-centered design, and a new ninth operating room added in 2025, Methodist Mansfield delivers high-quality, innovative care across services including Level III Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care.

Backed by more than 1,700 team members and 900 physicians, and actively engaged in our community, Methodist Mansfield is a place where your work matters—and your career can grow.