Vascular Access RN Team Leader

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium after 3 years

401(k) match 4–10%

Parental leave 12 weeks

Caregiver leave

Adoption reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health in Dallas seeks a Vascular Access RN Team Leader to guide the Vascular Access Team. The role mixes clinical leadership with team coaching to ensure high-quality patient care and smooth operations.

The position requires a BSN with at least 2 years of clinical nursing experience; leadership experience is preferred. This on-site role includes 60% clinical shifts and 40% administrative duties, with opportunities to influence staffing and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-line nursing staff and coordinate with clinical managers.
• Oversee orientation and staff development for new teammates.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive quality improvement across the team.
• Manage day-to-day scheduling with 60% clinical work and 40% administrative duties.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing

Mentoring

Staff development

Education

BSN

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Vascular Access RN Team Leader

Department: Vascular Access Team

Location: Dallas

Shift: This position has a varied schedule and includes weekends (will be discussed in interview)

Job Type: On-Site

Summary

The Team Leader, Nursing is responsible for providing leadership to the front line staff in collaboration with the Clinical Manager or Practice Administrator. Serves as a conduit between the front-line nursing employees and managers for the purpose of facilitating communication, overseeing orientation of new team members in collaboration with the Clinical Educators, and evaluating clinical practice with a particular focus on quality and performance improvement. Responsible for the results and development of assigned team members. Plans and executes day-to-day operational needs by setting priorities, planning for and addressing staffing needs, and coordinating work across other teams as needed. Provides guidance, coaching, and feedback to team members and provides significant input to employment decisions, addresses performance issues and administers performance reviews. Monitors key metrics and analyzes information to solve ongoing problems to improve team performance. Serves in various clinical nursing roles (i.e., direct care nurse, charge nurse, etc.). The Team Leader, Nursing will spend 60% of their time in clinical shifts and 40% of their time in administrative/leadership, recognizing that at least 10% of their time in the clinical shifts is still spent coaching, mentoring, and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of the Clinical Nurse job description during scheduled bed side care shifts.
• Participate in the interview and selection process of new team members.
• Administer periodic evaluations for new staff members.
• Administer annual PEAC’s/merit increases.

Work Experience

• At least 2 years clinical experience required.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Education

• BSN

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse-1N-RN: Essential current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support-2R-ACLS: Essential ACLS/NRP/PALS/PACES (Department specific requirements - see addendum) Time Frame: 180 Days
• Basic Life Support-2R-BLS: Essential Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program-2R-NRP: Essential ACLS/NRP/PALS/PACES (Department specific requirements - see addendum) Time Frame: 180 Days
• Pediatric Assessment, Communication and Escalation Skills-2R-PACES: Essential ACLS/NRP/PALS/PACES (Department specific requirements - see addendum) Time Frame: 180 Days
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support-2R-PALS: Essential ACLS/NRP/PALS/PACES (Department specific requirements - see addendum) Time Frame: 180 Days

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
• Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks).
• Caregiver leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment‑related activity.