RN Clinical Team Leader - Operating Room

Methodist Health System • Richardson, TX

105d

About The Position

The Clinical Team Leader performs direct patient care as the charge nurse and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. This role involves providing front line leadership and decision-making for departmental staff, ensuring the quality and integrity of care delivered. The Clinical Team Leader develops plans for unit staffing based on patient acuity and care needs, overseeing day-to-day operations on the designated shift.

Requirements

• 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 Cardio 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.).
• Must have OR experience.

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.
• Ensures timely and efficient pull of patients being admitted to the unit as well as timeliness of discharging patients from the unit.
• Assists the manager in achieving and sustaining department and organizational objectives including but not limited to 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees