Charge Nurse / RN OR

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health East Texas in Tyler, TX is seeking an evening shift, full-time Surgery Charge RN to provide coordinated nursing care for a unit-specific patient population. The role emphasizes supervision and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient care aligns with physician orders.

Qualified candidates will hold a Texas RN license, have BLS, ACLS within specified timelines, and at least two years in inpatient/acute care with prior charge nurse experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school.
• Current Texas RN License required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers care to a unit specific patient population with a multidisciplinary approach.
• Provides clinical supervision to staff to ensure delivery of quality patient care.
• Works cooperatively with medical staff to meet hospital and departmental goals.
• Manages activities to ensure care aligns with physician orders and protocols.
• Oversees the plan of care for each patient’s needs.

Skills

Charge Nurse

Care Coordination

Staff Supervision

Team Collaboration

ACLS

BLS

Education

RN License (TX)

Job description

Overview Join our team as an evening shift, full-time, Surgery Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers care to a unit specific patient population utilizing a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to ensure that each patient receives nursing care appropriate to his/her illness or condition.
• Provides clinical supervision to the clinical, professional, and auxiliary staff to ensure the continuous delivery of quality patient care.
• Works cooperatively with appropriate medical staff to ensure accomplishment of hospital and departmental goals.
• Manages departmental activities in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and ensures that care is delivered consistent with physician’s orders and treatment protocols.
• Oversees the implementation of a plan of care appropriate to each patient’s needs.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Current Texas RN License required
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of employment

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Two years of inpatient/acute care nursing experience
• One Year of Charge Nurse experience