Charge Nurse (RN)

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

TTUHSC is seeking a Nurse Leader at an Correctional facility in Texas. The role oversees daily clinical operations, ensures quality care, and leads the clinical team. You will coach staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate patient care with emphasis on timely documentation and safety. A valid RN license and two years of nursing experience are required.

This full-time, day-shift position offers benefits and opportunities for professional growth within TTUHSC's supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of daily clinical operations, ensuring compliance with organizational, state, and regulatory standards.
• Lead, support, and develop clinical team members through ongoing coaching, feedback, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and regulatory readiness with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure timely, responsive clinical care and thorough clinical documentation.
• Support effective coordination of care and escalation for high-risk or complex cases.
• Foster clear and consistent communication among clinical staff and leadership.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Communication skills

Quality focus

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Tools

Job description

Introduction

TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job! Enjoy excellentbenefits , including paid leave,retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so muchmore. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positiveenvironment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as wechange the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health careinstitution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees andcertificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. Byproviding comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 millionindividuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancingthe health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is whereworld-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative andsupportive community that empowers each individual to do their bestwork. Through our values-based culture , TTUHSC iscommitted to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with apositive culture that puts people first.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visapetitions in accordance with the directive issued by GovernorAbbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required.On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsoreligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employerpetitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the$100,000 fee, if applicable.

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for nursing careat an assigned Correctional facility and implements unit objectivesand administrative policies.

Major/Essential Functions

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

• Clinical Operations Oversight: Provide leadership andoversight of daily clinical operations, ensuring compliance withorganizational, state, and regulatory standards. Maintainappropriate staffing and skill mix to support safe, efficient, andhigh-quality patient care.
• Staff Supervision and Development: Lead, support, anddevelop 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 improvementinitiatives and ensure adherence to established clinical andcompliance standards.
• Clinical Care and Documentation: Ensure patients receivetimely, responsive clinical care, including sick-call and emergencyservices. Promote accurate, thorough, and timely clinicaldocumentation.
• Patient Care Coordination: Support effectivecoordination of care and ensure patients with higher-risk orcomplex needs are appropriately identified and escalated throughestablished clinical channels.
• Communication and Reporting: Foster clear and consistentcommunication among clinical staff and leadership. Ensureappropriate incident reporting, effective shift handoffs, andparticipation in required clinical and leadership meetings.
• Operational Support: Demonstrate flexibility insupporting evolving operational needs, including cross-coverage andspecial assignments, while maintaining high standards of clinicaland operational performance.

If you’re a collaborative clinical leader who is passionate aboutdelivering high-quality care, developing strong teams, and making ameaningful difference in the lives of patients, we’d love to hearfrom you. Join us and bring your experience, leadership, andcommitment to an environment where your work can have a lastingimpact.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous charge nurse, supervisory, or clinical leadershipexperience.
• 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 teammembers 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 teammembers
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leaveand more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

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

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

$40.00

Pay Grade Maximum

$53.00

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of theindividual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiringdepartment, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additionalinformation, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protectedveteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges anduniversities participating in federal financial aid programs tomaintain and disclose campus crime statistics and securityinformation. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publishand distribute their Annual Campus Security Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act websiteat https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.