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 on-going 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 when providing direct patient care during scheduled bed side care shifts
* People Leadership:
* - Participates in the interview and selection process of new team members
* - Administers periodic evaluations for new staff members
* - Administers 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
Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:
• 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
