RN Clinical Team Leader - Observation/Med Surg Unit - Nights

Methodist Health System

$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited nursing school; BSN required
  • Charge nurse training and competencies completed within 90 days for new hires
  • Current RN license in Texas or compact license
  • Clinical Course Certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP) relevant to clinical area
  • Advanced Specialty Certification or agreement to obtain within 2 years (CCRN, CEN, RNC, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Lead frontline leadership and decision-making for staff in the department
  • Develop unit staffing plans based on patient needs and oversee operations
  • Monitor workflow and adjust staffing to meet fiscal goals
  • Coordinate efficient patient flow for admissions and discharges
  • Support departmental and organizational objectives related to patient experience and quality measures
  • Engage in departmental initiatives and process improvements
  • Participate in peer interviews and provide evaluation feedback
  • Assist with occurrence investigations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and onboarding process
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification
  • Collaborative work environment with emphasis on patient care quality
  • Participation in department initiatives and improvements
  • Night shift schedule allowing for a longer off-duty rotation
Full Job Description
Hours of Work :
7p-7a
Days Of Week :
3
Work Shift :
12X3 Night (United States of America)
Job Description :

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

Your Job 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.)

Your Job 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 provide feedback for employee evaluations as requested by manager.
• Assists with occurrence investigations.
• Other duties as assigned.

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