RN Nursing Lead - NICU

Hours of Work :

0530-1800

Days Of Week :

Monday through Friday

Work Shift :

8X5 Day (United States of America)

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

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.)

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.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 294-bed, full-service acute-care hospital serving North Texas and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke and Heart Attack Center by The Joint Commission. We are proud to be the first hospital in DFW to earn two AMSN PRISM Awards for exemplary nursing practice.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where team members feel valued and supported. Our culture of excellence has earned national recognition, including:

Magnet designation for nursing excellence

Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare (2023)

Top 10 Military Friendly and Military Spouse Friendly Employer (2023)

With advanced technology, patient-centred design, and a new ninth operating room added in 2025, Methodist Mansfield delivers high-quality, innovative care across services including Level III Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care.

Backed by more than 1,700 team members and 900 physicians, and actively engaged in our community, Methodist Mansfield is a place where your work matters—and your career can grow.

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