Charge Nurse II: Leader Clinician & Mentor (On-Call)

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX seeks a Charge Nurse who is a licensed RN and operates at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model. This role leads unit practices, coaches staff, and coordinates education to ensure safe patient care across the department and hospital.

The position emphasizes leadership at the bedside, unit governance, and collaboration with physicians and an interprofessional team to drive quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with progression in leadership roles.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and the interprofessional team.
• Ability to mentor staff and lead unit-based initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead unit and shared governance activities and assess unit needs.
• Coach and mentor department staff in clinical and professional practice.
• Coordinate unit and hospital-wide education in partnership with management.
• Provide nursing care to a diverse patient population and maintain accurate medical records.
• Role model compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team.
• Drive patient satisfaction and safety through leadership at the bedside and beyond.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Patient safety

EMR proficiency

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX seeks a Charge Nurse who is a licensed RN and operates at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model. This role leads unit practices, coaches staff, and coordinates education to ensure safe patient care across the department and hospital.

The position emphasizes leadership at the bedside, unit governance, and collaboration with physicians and an interprofessional team to drive quality outcomes.