Charge Nurse Med-Surg. FT Nights

Tenet; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital is seeking a Charge Nurse to guide staff, maintain a safe environment, and ensure efficient patient throughput within the unit. The role directs nursing staff and collaborates with medical providers to uphold high-quality patient care.

The Charge Nurse will provide direct clinical care per shift, assess and implement care for assigned patients, and supervise staff according to training and patient acuity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program is required; bachelor's or master's degree preferred.
• 1 year of RN experience required.
• Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice nursing as required by state; AHA BLS; ACLS and/or PALS and/or NRP as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and supervision to nursing and support staff; manage patient flow within the unit.
• Direct direct clinical care per shift; assess, plan, implement care for assigned patients.
• Delegate assignments according to training level and patient acuity; supervise staff accordingly.
• Collaborate with medical providers and report to clinical leadership to ensure quality care and resource management.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Up to $25,000 Sign On Bonus Available

JOB 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 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.

JOB 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:

ABOUT US

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

ABOUT THE TEAM

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. These services help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients.

Join our team!