RN - Clinical Team Leader -

Hours of Work 36 Days Of Week 3 Work Shift 12X3 Day (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. Reports To Nurse Manager Direct Reports None, informal oversight only Physical Demands and Work Environment 20 - Standing Stationary 60 - Standing/Moving About 15 – Sitting 2 – Climbing 20 - Bending (stooping/crouching) 2 – Kneeling 1 – Crawling 30 – Reaching 90 – Handling 90 – Talking 0 - Driving 15 – Smelling Hearing 100 - Normal Noise Level 0 - Occasional Loud Noise 0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise 0 - Constant Low Level Noise Hazardous Conditions 5 - Respiratory Irritants 50 - Skin Irritants 50 - Allergic Irritants 50 - Wet Work – Hands 1 - Wet Work – Feed 0 - Operation of Heavy Equipment 0 - Climbing of Ladders 0 - Working in High Places 50-75 - Use of Electrical Equipment 25-50 - Use of Sharp Utensils 80 - Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids Carrying 50 - Up to 10 Lbs 30 - 10-20 Lbs 10-30 - 20-50 Lbs 10 - 50-100 Lbs 0 - 100+ Lbs Lifting 45 - Up to 10 Lbs 30 - 10-20 Lbs 10-30 - 20-50 Lbs 10 - 50-100 Lbs 0 - 100+ Lbs Push/Pull 10 - Up to 10 Lbs. 10 - 10-20 Lbs 30 - 20-50 Lbs 10 - 50-100 Lbs 10 - 100+ Lbs Visual Demands Yes/No - Vision Essential Yes/No - Vision Not Essential Environmental Demands 100 – Indoor 0 – Outdoor 0 - Hot Environment 0 - Cold Environment Other 10 - Visual Strain Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Magnet®-designated hospital150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023Level III Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLevel III Trauma Center #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist Health System