Charge Nurse & Clinical Leader: Observation Unit

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist in Houston, TX seeks a Charge Nurse to lead nursing teams, provide clinical guidance, and model excellence in patient care. This registered nurse role emphasizes mentorship, program governance, and interprofessional collaboration at the unit level.

Responsibilities include facilitating safe patient care, coordinating education with management, and acting as a clinical resource across the department and hospital. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• RN with Texas licensure and BLS; NIH Stroke Scale cert within 4 months.
• Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with leadership demonstrated.
• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for required credentials.

Responsibilities

• Lead unit and shared governance activities and assess practice needs for improvement.
• Coach and mentor department staff; coordinate unit education with management.
• Ensure high-quality nursing care; coordinate patient flow, safety, and documentation.
• Maintain effective communication with physicians, staff, and patients to support patient-centered care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Coaching staff

Communication

Time management

Clinical judgment

EMR proficiency

Education

RN licensure (Texas)

BLS certification

NIH Stroke Scale certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Houston Methodist in Houston, TX seeks a Charge Nurse to lead nursing teams, provide clinical guidance, and model excellence in patient care. This registered nurse role emphasizes mentorship, program governance, and interprofessional collaboration at the unit level.

Responsibilities include facilitating safe patient care, coordinating education with management, and acting as a clinical resource across the department and hospital. Strong leadership and communication are essential.