RN CLINICAL TEAM LEADER

Methodist Health System; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System in Texas seeks a Clinical Team Leader to perform direct patient care as the charge nurse and maintain a safe, therapeutic unit environment. The role leads staff, plans staffing, monitors flow, and partners with management to meet patient experience and quality goals.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to clinical standards, and ongoing involvement in process improvements and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• RN license in Texas or compact license.
• Charge nurse training and competencies (required within 90 days if external hire).
• Basic Life Support and related certifications (CPR/BLS, ACLS, PALS/NRP) as per RN area.

Responsibilities

• Provides front line leadership and decision-making for departmental staff, ensuring quality and integrity of care.
• Develops staffing plans based on patient acuity and oversees day-to-day operations on the shift.
• Monitors workflow and adjusts staffing to support unit fiscal goals.
• Coordinates patient flow for timely admissions and discharges.
• Aids manager in achieving department and organizational objectives including patient experience and quality measures.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives and peer feedback for evaluations.
• Assists with investigations and other duties as assigned.

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Job Description

The Clinical Team Leader performs direct patient care as the charge nurse and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.

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 (Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac 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.)

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 and 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, ensuring 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 specific 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.

Work Schedule

Hours of Work: 5:30 am – 6:00 pm

Days of Week: Monday through Friday

Work Shift: 8X5 Day (United States of America)