Night Shift Clinical Team Lead | Charge Nurse

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Team Leader to perform direct patient care as the charge nurse and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment on the 7pm–7am night shift.

Requirements include BSN, Texas RN license, and completion of charge nurse training within 90 days if external hire, plus BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications and advanced specialty certification or plan to obtain within 2 years.

Qualifications

• 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 (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) consistent with RN requirements for specific clinical area.
• Advanced Specialty Certification or agreement to obtain within 2 years (CCRN, CEN, RNC, etc.)

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 and ensures timely admission and discharge processes.
• Assists the manager in achieving and sustaining department and organizational objectives including patient experience, length of stay, and unit/patient specific quality measures.
• Participates in department initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Participates in peer interviews and provides feedback for employee evaluations as requested by manager.
• Assists with occurrence investigations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Charge nurse training

Education

BSN

Texas RN license

ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Team Leader to perform direct patient care as the charge nurse and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment on the 7pm–7am night shift.

Requirements include BSN, Texas RN license, and completion of charge nurse training within 90 days if external hire, plus BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications and advanced specialty certification or plan to obtain within 2 years.