Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Children's Health
Job overview
The CT Surgery - RN Team Lead at Children's Health leads front-line nursing staff, balancing clinical care with administrative leadership to improve patient outcomes and team performance.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves direct patient care, staff leadership including hiring and performance management, operational scheduling, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with physicians and families to ensure quality care.
Compensation and benefits
Benefits include medical premium coverage after 3 years, 4%-10% savings plan match based on tenure, paid parental and caregiver leave, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement.
Experience and skills
Requires a BSN, current Texas nursing license, certifications in BLS, PALS, NRP, ACLS, and at least 3 years clinical experience with preferred leadership experience.
Career development
The position offers mentoring and developmental opportunities to help team members achieve career goals and participate in leadership meetings and projects.
Work environment and culture
Children's Health emphasizes a supportive, inclusive culture valuing diversity, cultural competence, and employee development to create a welcoming environment.
Company information
Children's Health is affiliated with UT Southwestern, focusing on cutting-edge pediatric care and community health improvement.
Team overview
The Team Lead supervises a nursing team of approximately 12-15 members, providing coaching, feedback, and operational guidance.
Job location and travel
Position is located in Dallas, Texas, with a Monday-Friday schedule and on-call requirements.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines 60% clinical nursing with 40% leadership duties, including coaching and administrative responsibilities, in a pediatric surgical setting.
Company overview
Children's Health is a leading pediatric health care system in North Texas, providing comprehensive care through its hospitals, specialty centers, and primary care locations. The organization generates revenue through patient services, partnerships, and various health programs. Established over a century ago, Children's Health has a rich history of innovation and dedication to improving children's health outcomes. It is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center, enhancing its research and clinical capabilities.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in nursing, especially in pediatric and surgical settings, emphasizing your ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and manage clinical operations effectively.
Emphasize your clinical expertise in cardiovascular thoracic surgery nursing, your experience with staff scheduling, performance management, and quality improvement initiatives as described in the job.
Apply through multiple sources such as Children's Health's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize visibility and ensure your application reaches the right recruiters.
Connect with current nursing leaders or team leads at Children's Health on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent Children's Health initiatives in pediatric care or asking about team culture and leadership challenges in CT Surgery.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'clinical leadership,' 'pediatric nursing,' 'team mentoring,' 'quality improvement,' 'staff scheduling,' and 'patient care coordination' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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