RN Clinical Team Leader - Observation Unit/Med Surg

Hours of Work :7a - 7pDays Of Week :3 shiftsWork Shift :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 requiredCompletion 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 licenseClinical 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 ManagerDirect Reports: None, informal oversight onlyPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Physical Factors (% of Time):20 - Standing Stationary60 - Standing/Moving About15 – Sitting2 – Climbing20 - Bending (stooping/crouching)2 – Kneeling1 – Crawling30 – Reaching90 – Handling90 – Talking0 - Driving15 – SmellingHearing (% of Time):100 - Normal Noise Level0 - Occasional Loud Noise0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise0 - Constant Low Level NoiseHazardous Conditions (% of Time):5 - Respiratory Irritants50 - Skin Irritants50 - Allergic Irritants50 - Wet Work – Hands1 - Wet Work – Feed0 - Operation of Heavy Equipment0 - Climbing of Ladders0 - Working in High Places50-75 - Use of Electrical Equipment25-50 - Use of Sharp Utensils80 - Exposure to Blood and Body FluidsCarrying (% of Time):50 - Up to 10 Lbs30 - 10-20 Lbs10-30 - 20-50 Lbs10 - 50-100 Lbs0 - 100+ LbsLifting (% of Time):45 - Up to 10 Lbs30 - 10-20 Lbs10-30 - 20-50 Lbs10 - 50-100 Lbs0 - 100+ LbsPush/Pull (% of Time):10 - Up to 10 Lbs.10 - 10-20 Lbs30 - 20-50 Lbs10 - 50-100 Lbs10 - 100+ LbsVisual Demands (Yes or No):Yes/No - Vision EssentialYes/No - Vision Not EssentialEnvironmental Demands (% of Time):100 – Indoor0 – Outdoor0 - Hot Environment0 - Cold EnvironmentOther (% of Time):10 - Visual StrainMethodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, 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 UnitLiver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs #J-18808-Ljbffr