Clinical Team Lead - Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Clinical Team Leader

The Clinical Team Leader performs direct patient care as the charge nurse and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. Requirements include a graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing, completion of charge nurse training and competencies, a current RN license in the State of Texas or compact license, clinical course certifications, and advanced specialty certifications or agreement to obtain within two years. Responsibilities include providing front line leadership and decision-making for departmental staff, developing a plan for unit staffing based on patient acuity/care needs, monitoring workflow and adjusting staffing accordingly, coordinating and facilitating efficient patient flow, assisting the manager in achieving department and organizational objectives, participating in department specific initiatives, and assisting with occurrence investigations.

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. It is a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, the nation's first hospital to receive The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. It also provides 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. The hospital strives to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

Methodist Richardson Medical Center has earned several distinctions, including being a Magnet-designated hospital, a Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, a Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, and having a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a Level III Trauma Center.