Lead Clinical Nurse – Day Shift (RN)

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

Job summary

Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Clinical Team Leader to serve as charge nurse and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment while guiding frontline staff.

You will plan unit staffing based on patient acuity, oversee daily operations on the assigned shift, monitor workflow, support fiscal goals, and participate in department initiatives to improve patient experience and quality measures.

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited school of nursing: BSN required.
• Charge nurse training completion within 90 days if external hire.
• Current RN license in Texas or compact.
• Clinical certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP) aligned with RN area.
• Advanced specialty certification or plan to obtain within 2 years (CCRN/CEN/RNC).

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.

Skills

Leadership skills

Staff supervision

Education

BSN required

RN license TX or compact

Certified RN certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP)

Advanced Specialty Certification (CCRN/CEN/RNC)

Job description

Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Clinical Team Leader to serve as charge nurse and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment while guiding frontline staff.

You will plan unit staffing based on patient acuity, oversee daily operations on the assigned shift, monitor workflow, support fiscal goals, and participate in department initiatives to improve patient experience and quality measures.