Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Children's Medical Center Dallas
Dallas, TX

Job Title: RN Team Leader - Integrated Therapy Services | Team Lead RN 
Location: Dallas, Texas
Shift: Nights
Job Type: On Site

RN Team Leader – Integrated Therapy Services (7pm - 7am)

Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

About the Job:

This RN Team Leader is responsible providing leadership to the front-line staff in collaboration with the Clinical Manager. Serves as a conduit between the front-line nursing employees and manager for the purpose of facilitating communication, overseeing orientation of new team members in collaboration with the Clinical Educator, and evaluating clinical practice with a particular focus on quality and performance improvement.

We are seeking a dedicated healthcare professional to join our team, focusing on a diverse patient population including pulmonary patients requiring tracheostomy and ventilator care, rehabilitation patients with traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord injuries, and those needing specialized feeding support due to dysphagia or failure to thrive. The role involves providing comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation for patients with conditions such as trauma, encephalitis, and various respiratory issues, while also managing overflow general pediatrics cases, including bronchiolitis, dehydration, asthma and post operative patients.

As a team leader, you will foster collaboration with multiple disciplines, promoting a cohesive approach to patient care and ensuring that all team members are aligned in their efforts. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as department needs can change, and patient requirements can shift rapidly. Being able to adjust to varying situations will enhance our overall care delivery. Candidates should be prepared to adhere to policies related to specialized equipment and procedures, always ensuring the highest standard of patient care.

Some Highlighted Responsibilities:

• • This position will provide people leadership which may include providing input for employment decisions and participating in performance reviews.

  • The Team Leader, Nursing will spend 60% of their time in clinical shifts and 40% of their time in administrative/leadership, recognizing that at least 10% of their time in the clinical shifts is still spent coaching, mentoring, and developing staff. 

  • Monitor key metrics and analyze information for process improvement

  • You will balance staff schedules and monitor trends with attendance.

  Qualifications:

  • Experience: Three years RN experience. Previous leadership experience is preferred.
  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • License: Texas RN license
  • Certification: American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS and PALS.

  
  MANAGEMENT SKILLS
  

  • Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment.
  • Adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
  • Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.
  • Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
  • Ensure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
  • Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
  • Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
  • Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.
  • Deal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people. 

  A Place Where You Belong
  

  We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
  

   Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

  · Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
  · 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
  · Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
  · Caregiver Leave
  · Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement 

  As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.