Charge Nurse

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care at Bell County Jail in Belton, TX. Position emphasizes clinical supervision, policy adherence, and coordination with leadership for high-risk patients.

Responsibilities include ensuring shift coverage, conducting evaluations, and maintaining 98% audit compliance while supporting cross-coverage and departmental needs in a jail setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Two years of nursing experience, with at least 6 months of that experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Possession of a valid, current RN license as approved by the Texas State Board of Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Operations Oversight: Compliance with organizational, state, and regulatory clinical standards.
• 100% shift coverage with appropriate staff skill mix.
• Timely completion of patient care tasks per shift.
• Staff Supervision and Development: Completion of annual performance evaluations by deadline.
• Documentation of coaching or corrective action within identified issues.
• Quality and Compliance: Greater than or equal to 98% audit score on internal/external compliance reviews.
• Clinical Care and Documentation: Sick call response timeliness. Emergency response time: Average response time of 2 minutes from call to arrival.
• Patient Care Coordination: Timely escalation of high-risk patients within the proper escalation channels.
• Communication and Reporting: Incident reports submitted within the reporting window. Shift handoff reports completed. Attendance at required leadership/clinical meetings
• Other Duties as Assigned: Demonstrates flexibility in supporting operational needs, including cross-coverage and special assignments. Maintains performance standards consistent with primary job functions when performing additional duties.

Job description

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for nursing care at Bell County Jail in Belton, TX. Implements unit objectives and administrative policies. This position is under the clinical supervision of the Unit Director of Nursing.

Major/Essential Functions

• Clinical Operations Oversight: Compliance with organizational, state, and regulatory clinical standards. 100% shift coverage with appropriate staff skill mix. Timely completion of patient care tasks per shift.
• Staff Supervision and Development: Completion of annual performance evaluations by deadline. Documentation of coaching or corrective action within identified issues.
• Quality and Compliance: Greater than or equal to 98% audit score on internal/external compliance reviews.
• Clinical Care and Documentation: Sick call response timeliness. Emergency response time: Average response time of 2 minutes from call to arrival.
• Patient Care Coordination: Timely escalation of high-risk patients within the proper escalation channels.
• Communication and Reporting: Incident reports submitted within the reporting window. Shift handoff reports completed. Attendance at required leadership/clinical meetings
• Other Duties as Assigned: Demonstrates flexibility in supporting operational needs, including cross-coverage and special assignments. Maintains performance standards consistent with primary job functions when performing additional duties.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Two years of nursing experience, with at least 6 months of that experience as a Registered Nurse. Possession of a valid, current RN license as approved by the Texas State Board of Examiners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a correctional setting

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.