Charge Nurse - Adolescent Population (days)

The Menninger Clinic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Menninger Clinic is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Adolescent Population to direct and supervise nursing care on an assigned shift in Houston. You will lead a team on the adolescent unit, partner with multidisciplinary staff, and ensure high-quality patient care aligned with the clinic's philosophy.

Two or more years of psychiatric staff nursing experience are required, along with a BSN, Texas RN license, and PMH nursing certification within one year of hire or eligibility.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Current Texas RN license.
• PMH nursing certification within 1 year or eligible to take exam.
• Two+ years psychiatric staff nurse experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in nursing care on the assigned program.
• Supervise staff nurses and mental health associates.
• Coach and mentor staff and participate in performance evaluations.
• Support governance and budgeting when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Collaboration

Mentoring

Performance eval

Governance

Education coord

Budgeting

Communication

Education

BSN

Job description

Charge Nurse - Adolescent Population (days)

Full Time Professional Houston-Main, Houston, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2056

Shift:7a-7p,every other weekend & holidays required

Population: Adolescents

Position Summary

The Charge Nurse is responsible for directing and supervising nursing care on an assigned shift to ensure a high level of patient care in keeping with the goals and philosophies of Menninger and the nursing discipline.

Key Functions

1. 1. Provide leadership in delivery of nursing care on the assigned program
   • a. Create and maintain a work climate that encourages positive nursing staff morale, motivation and commitment
   • b. Role model effective interdisciplinary collaboration
   • c. Provide effective supervision of staff nurses and mental health associates
   • d. Apply principles of effective team functioning
   • e. Coach and mentor staff
   • f. Participate in performance evaluations
   • g. Support and participate in shared governance
   • h. Facilitates educational and orientation experiences
   • i. Makes budgetary recommendations to nurse manager regarding operational needs for the unit, including management of overtime and supplies
2. 2. Exhibit leadership in professional practice
   • a. Demonstrated commitment to life‑long learning
   • b. Maintain active participation in professional organization
   • c. Insure current clinical knowledge and application to patient care
   • d. Interprets unit acuity and adjusts patient care and staffing as needed; utilizes staffing advisory committee as guide
   • e. Assures effective written and verbal shift communication
   • f. Fosters staff development
   • g. Utilization of informatics for information management and technology

Education Required:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

License/Certification:

Current license to practice as RN in State of Texas

Certification in Psychiatric Mental health nursing within one year of hire or eligibility to take exam.

Experience:

Two or more years of experience as a psychiatric staff nurse.