Charge Nurse: Lead Patient-Centered Care Team

Northwest Texas Healthcare System Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match and stock

Generous Paid Time Off

Free Basic Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking a Charge Nurse in Amarillo, TX. The role assumes shift responsibility for direct and indirect nursing care and coordinates multi-disciplinary team members to achieve safe, optimal outcomes.

You will provide professional leadership and support to the nursing team, guided by patient-centered care principles. You will develop and evaluate care plans, ensure safety and compliance with standards, and lead staffing decisions based on census and acuity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s).
• BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment
• Current state nursing license or permit to practice nursing in the State of Texas.
• De-escalation training within 90 days of hire; does not require maintaining
• Ongoing compliance with demonstration of clinically pertinent competencies as determined by the facility.
• ACLS completion within three (3) months after hire or promotion
• Must pass EKG, Blood Gas Analysis and BKAT exam

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates an age-appropriate plan of care utilizing the nursing process, clinical skills, and patient education.
• Maintains professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts, utilizing appropriate resources, as needed.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• The RN will assess risks to patient safety and implement the appropriate precautions.
• The RN will comply with appropriate and approved standards, as outlined by the organization and accrediting agencies.
• The RN will comply with safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self, co-workers, patients, and visitors.
• Utilizes leadership skills in delegating and providing feedback concerning staff performance.
• Demonstrates initiative, a collaborative approach, and sound judgment in day to day management at the unit level.
• Manages department satisfaction metrics and staffing based on census, acuity, and resources.

Skills

De-escalation training

Education

Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program

BLS from the American Heart Association

Current Texas nursing license

Pre-employment assessment(s)

ACLS within 3 months

EKG/Blood Gas/BKAT exams

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking a Charge Nurse in Amarillo, TX. The role assumes shift responsibility for direct and indirect nursing care and coordinates multi-disciplinary team members to achieve safe, optimal outcomes.

You will provide professional leadership and support to the nursing team, guided by patient-centered care principles. You will develop and evaluate care plans, ensure safety and compliance with standards, and lead staffing decisions based on census and acuity.