Charge Nurse (RN) — Day Shift Leadership & Growth

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; La Mesa Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Purpose-Driven Work

Career Growth

Loan Forgiveness

Supportive Team

Day Shift

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality nursing care within the Lamesa Smith Unit at TTUHSC. You will supervise the day shift under the Unit Director of Nurses, perform general and specialized nursing duties, and ensure adherence to policy and patient safety.

You will rotate with a compassionate, patient-centered team, administer medications, document in EMR, participate in quality audits, and support unit goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Makes daily assignments and ensures completion of tasks.
• Communicates patient data using EMR to support decision making and improve patient care.
• Administers or assists with medication administration and documentation.
• Supports unit goals by attending meetings and sharing information with staff.
• Participates in quality audits.
• Maintains documentation to ensure standards of care and policy compliance.
• Conducts job evaluations and handles disciplinary actions.
• Keeps accurate records of employee performance.

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Two years of nursing experience (at least 6 months as RN)

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality nursing care within the Lamesa Smith Unit at TTUHSC. You will supervise the day shift under the Unit Director of Nurses, perform general and specialized nursing duties, and ensure adherence to policy and patient safety.

You will rotate with a compassionate, patient-centered team, administer medications, document in EMR, participate in quality audits, and support unit goals.