Charge Nurse RN — Correctional Health Leader

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

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.