Charge Nurse Med-Surg. FT Nights

Nacogdoches Med Ctr S Campus; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Nacogdoches Med Ctr S Campus in Nacogdoches, TX, seeks a Charge Nurse to guide and supervise nursing staff, maintain a safe environment, and ensure efficient patient throughput on the unit. The role includes delegating assignments and collaborating with medical providers to uphold high-quality patient care.

This position also provides direct clinical care on a shift, supervises staff, and reports to the clinical leader under the oversight of the CNO to ensure safe patient care and optimal

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 1 year of RN experience required.
• Current license and certifications (BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP as applicable)

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to staff while maintaining a safe environment and ensuring patient throughput.
• Delegate assignments and supervise support staff according to training and patient acuity.
• Collaborate with medical providers to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Nursing supervision

RN experience

Staff leadership

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Up to $25,000 Sign On Bonus Available

DESCRIPTION

This role is responsible for providing guidance and support to staff, maintaining a safe environment, ensuring patient throughput, and directing nursing staff. The charge nurse is responsible for the smooth and efficient patient flow within the unit, delegates assignments and provides supervision for the support staff in accordance with their level of training and the patient s acuity. The charge nurse works, in cooperation with medical providers to ensure the quality of patient care.

This role also provides direct clinical patient care. The role will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing direct clinical care to assigned patients on a per shift basis, and unit level. The role is responsible for supervision of staff to which appropriate care is delegated. The Charge Nurse reports to the appropriate clinical leader with oversight by the CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This role is responsible for providing guidance and support to staff, maintaining a safe environment, ensuring patient throughput, and directing nursing staff. The charge nurse is responsible for the smooth and efficient patient flow within the unit, delegates assignments and provides supervision for the support staff in accordance with their level of training and the patient s acuity. The charge nurse works, in cooperation with medical providers to insure the quality of patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred: Bachelor's or master's degree.

Experience:

Required: 1 year of RN experience.

Certifications:

Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; AHA BLS, and if applicable by corporate policy for unit of hire, AHA ACLS and/or PALS and/or NRP.

Physical Demands:

Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Nacogdoches Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Nacogdoches Medical Center has been serving the East Texas community for nearly 50 yearswith a focus on caring for patients and a strong team environment. Service lines at the hospital include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including a cath lab and electrophysiology capabilities), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatments) and weight loss surgery. Theseservices help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients. Join our team!