Charge Nurse (RN)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans + supplemental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo seeks a clinical leader to oversee nursing care at a correctional facility. You will blend clinical expertise with leadership and operational oversight to drive safe, effective, and compassionate care for patients.

Responsibilities include clinical operations oversight, staff development, quality/compliance, timely patient care, and strong coordination across teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Two years of nursing experience, with at least 6 months of that experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Possession of a valid, current RN license as approved by the Texas State Board of Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Operations Oversight: Provide leadership and oversight of daily clinical operations, ensuring compliance with organizational, state, and regulatory standards.
• Staff Supervision and Development: Lead, support, and develop clinical team members through ongoing coaching, feedback, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Quality and Compliance: Promote a culture of quality, safety, and regulatory readiness. Support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to established clinical and compliance standards.
• Clinical Care and Documentation: Ensure patients receive timely, responsive clinical care, including sick-call and emergency services. Promote accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation.
• Patient Care Coordination: Support effective coordination of care and ensure patients with higher-risk or complex needs are appropriately identified and escalated through established clinical channels.
• Communication and Reporting: Foster clear and consistent communication among clinical staff and leadership. Ensure appropriate incident reporting, effective shift handoffs, and participation in required clinical and leadership meetings.
• Operational Support: Demonstrate flexibility in supporting evolving operational needs, including cross-coverage and special assignments, while maintaining high standards of clinical and operational performance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nursing supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN License

Job description

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for nursing care at an assigned Correctional facility and implements unit objectives and administrative policies.

As a clinical leader, you’ll play an important role in creating an environment where patients receive quality care and clinical teams have the support they need to succeed. You’ll combine clinical expertise, leadership, and operational oversight to help drive safe, effective, and compassionate care.

• Clinical Operations Oversight: Provide leadership and oversight of daily clinical operations, ensuring compliance with organizational, state, and regulatory standards. Maintain appropriate staffing and skill mix to support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
• Staff Supervision and Development: Lead, support, and develop clinical team members through ongoing coaching, feedback, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Quality and Compliance: Promote a culture of quality, safety, and regulatory readiness. Support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to established clinical and compliance standards.
• Clinical Care and Documentation: Ensure patients receive timely, responsive clinical care, including sick-call and emergency services. Promote accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation.
• Patient Care Coordination: Support effective coordination of care and ensure patients with higher-risk or complex needs are appropriately identified and escalated through established clinical channels.
• Communication and Reporting: Foster clear and consistent communication among clinical staff and leadership. Ensure appropriate incident reporting, effective shift handoffs, and participation in required clinical and leadership meetings.
• Operational Support: Demonstrate flexibility in supporting evolving operational needs, including cross-coverage and special assignments, while maintaining high standards of clinical and operational performance.

If you’re a collaborative clinical leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality care, developing strong teams, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and bring your experience, leadership, and commitment to an environment where your work can have a lasting impact.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Two years of nursing experience, with at least 6 months of that experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Possession of a valid, current RN license as approved by the Texas State Board of Examiners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous charge nurse, supervisory, or clinical leadership experience.
• Experience in correctional healthcare, emergency services, acute care, behavioral health, or public health settings.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the‑art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.