Charge Nurse: Lead Patient-Centered Care & Team Excellence

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Career development within UHS and its/

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX seeks a Charge Nurse to lead nursing care across shifts. Provides professional leadership, coordinates a multidisciplinary team, and ensures patient safety and quality outcomes in a patient-centered care model.

The role emphasizes staff coaching, accountability for unit performance, and effective communication with families and physicians. A strong commitment to service excellence is required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assumes shift responsibility for planning and provision of direct and indirect nursing care.
• Coordinates multi-disciplinary team members to achieve safe, optimal health care outcomes.
• Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates an age-appropriate plan of care using the nursing process and patient education.
• Ensures safety environment for patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Leads unit-level staffing decisions based on census, acuity and resources.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient care

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

RN program (accredited or NLN-approved)

Pre-employment assessment

BLS (American Heart Association)

Current TX nursing license

De-escalation training (90 days)

Clinical competencies compliance

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX seeks a Charge Nurse to lead nursing care across shifts. Provides professional leadership, coordinates a multidisciplinary team, and ensures patient safety and quality outcomes in a patient-centered care model.

The role emphasizes staff coaching, accountability for unit performance, and effective communication with families and physicians. A strong commitment to service excellence is required.