Clinical Team Lead - Registered Nurse - Operating Room

About the role

As the Clinical Team Leader, you will perform direct patient care as the charge nurse while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital serving Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. The facility 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, and offers additional services at its Campus for Continuing Care, including behavioral health, addiction recovery, inpatient rehabilitation, and long-term acute care.

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, including timely admission and discharge of patients.
• Assists the manager in achieving and sustaining department and organizational objectives, including 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 provides feedback for employee evaluations as requested by the manager.
• Assists with occurrence investigations and performs/reports on audits in various formats.
• Other duties as assigned.

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) consistent with RN requirements for the specific clinical area.
• Advanced Specialty Certification (e.g., CCRN, CEN, RNC) or agreement to obtain within 2 years.

Schedule

12-hour shifts (12X3 Day), with hours of work from 06:30 to 19:00. Days of the week will be determined.