Charge Nurse, RN - Registered Nurse

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental

Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday &Paid

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

CEU Reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition Program

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network seeks a Charge Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care and clinical leadership in a long-term care setting. You will coordinate nursing staff assignments, monitor outcomes, and promote patient safety while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality care.

The role requires an RN license, at least one year of supervisory experience, and the ability to lift and transfer patients. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience overseeing nursing staff in a long-term care or healthcare setting.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to lift, move, and transfer patients safely.

Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee patient care in line with nursing standards and physician plans.
• Observe, assess, document, and report patient conditions per policies and regulations.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed when assigned.
• Coordinate orders and patient care plans with physicians.
• Ensure availability of equipment and supplies for patient care delivery.
• Lead nursing staff to ensure timely delivery of quality care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient care coordination

English proficiency

Education

RN license (state-appropriate)

Job description

Overview

The Charge Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care and clinical leadership to support the delivery of quality nursing services consistent with accepted standards of practice and physician-directed care. This role oversees patient care activities, coordinates nursing staff assignments, monitors clinical outcomes, and promotes patient safety. The Charge Nurse (RN) collaborates with healthcare team members to support care plan implementation, clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and effective nursing operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee patient care services in accordance with accepted nursing standards and physician-directed treatment plans.
• Observe, assess, document, and report patient conditions and changes in accordance with clinical policies and applicable regulations.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed when assigned.
• Receive, transcribe, execute, evaluate, and implement physician orders and patient care plans.
• Coordinate the availability of equipment and supplies necessary to support patient care delivery.
• Direct, monitor, and coordinate nursing staff to ensure timely delivery of quality patient care services.
• Ensure accidents, incidents, and significant changes in patient condition are documented, reported, and communicated to appropriate parties, including attending physicians and responsible family members.
• Assist with staff performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary processes in accordance with organizational policies.
• Promote compliance with safety standards, infection prevention practices, OSHA requirements, abuse prevention policies, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Support patient care management systems, serve as a team leader and role model, promote resident safety, and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN nursing school with a current and valid RN nursing license in the appropriate state.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience in a long-term care or healthcare setting.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Ability to lift, move, and transfer patients safely.

Benefits/EEO

What We Offer You

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
• Rewards & Recognition Program

EEOC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.