Clinical Team Lead - FT - Nights - Mother Baby
About The Position
The Clinical Team Leader provides direct patient care as the charge nurse and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment. This role provides front-line leadership and decision-making for departmental staff and oversees day-to-day unit operations during the designated shift. The position is full-time, working 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on a 12-hour, three-shift night schedule in Mother Baby at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Methodist Dallas Medical Center is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital and the flagship hospital of Methodist Health System. The organization describes its workplace as welcoming the skills and talents of all groups and striving for a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Complete charge nurse training and competencies; external hires must complete them within 90 days of hire.
- Hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or a compact license.
- Hold clinical course certifications consistent with RN requirements for the specific clinical area, such as Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardio Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and NRP.
- Hold an advanced specialty certification or agree to obtain one within two years; examples include CCRN, CEN, or RNC.
Responsibilities
- Provide front-line leadership and make decisions for departmental staff, ensuring the quality and integrity of care delivered.
- Develop unit staffing plans based on patient acuity and care needs, and oversee day-to-day operations on the designated shift.
- Monitor workflow and adjust staffing to support the unit’s fiscal goals.
- Coordinate and facilitate efficient patient flow, including timely admissions and discharges.
- Assist the manager in achieving and sustaining department and organizational objectives, including patient experience, length of stay, and unit- or patient-specific quality measures.
- Participate in department initiatives and process-improvement projects.
- Participate in peer interviews and provide feedback for employee evaluations when requested by the manager.
- Assist with occurrence investigations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
