Clinical Team Leader - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - FT Days

Methodist Health System • Dallas, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Team Leader in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit provides direct patient care as the charge nurse and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment. The role provides front-line leadership and decision-making for departmental staff, develops staffing plans based on patient acuity and care needs, and oversees daily operations on the designated shift. The Clinical Team Leader also coordinates patient flow and supports the manager in achieving departmental and organizational objectives, including patient experience, length of stay, and quality measures.

The position works in an indoor hospital environment and involves substantial standing and movement, patient-care activities, handling, talking, exposure to blood and body fluids, and use of electrical equipment and sharp utensils. The role reports to the Nurse Manager and has no direct reports, though it provides informal oversight.

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital and the flagship hospital of Methodist Health System. It is a Magnet-designated hospital and offers specialized services including trauma and stroke care, neonatal intensive care, and transplant programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; a BSN is required.
• Completion of charge nurse training and competencies; external hires must complete them within 90 days of hire.
• Current RN license in Texas or a compact license.
• 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.
• Advanced specialty certification, or agreement to obtain one within two years; examples include CCRN, CEN, and RNC.

Responsibilities

• Provides front-line leadership and decision-making for departmental staff, ensuring the quality and integrity of care delivered.
• Develops a unit staffing plan based on patient acuity and care needs and oversees day-to-day operations on the designated shift.
• Monitors workflow and adjusts staffing to support the unit’s fiscal goals.
• Coordinates and facilitates efficient patient flow, including timely admissions to and discharges from the unit.
• Assists the manager in achieving and sustaining departmental and organizational objectives, including patient experience, length of stay, and unit- and 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 the manager.
• Assists with occurrence investigations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level