Charge Nurse - Shift Leader for Patient-Centered Care

UHS; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environ

Career development opportunities withU

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match and stock

Generous Paid Time Off

Free Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead nursing care on a busy unit. The RN will coordinate a multidisciplinary team, ensure patient safety, and drive high-quality outcomes while upholding service excellence standards.

The role emphasizes development of care plans, staff leadership, and alignment with the facility's mission and vision. Candidates must hold a Texas RN license and BLS, with pre-employment assessments required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Must pass any pre-employment assessment(s).
• Maintain BLS certification throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Assumes shift responsibility for direct and indirect nursing care.
• Coordinates multi-disciplinary team and leads nursing staff.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates age-appropriate care plans.
• Ensures patient safety and compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical nursing expertise

Patient safety

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN program

BLS certification

Texas nursing license

De-escalation training within 90 days

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead nursing care on a busy unit. The RN will coordinate a multidisciplinary team, ensure patient safety, and drive high-quality outcomes while upholding service excellence standards.

The role emphasizes development of care plans, staff leadership, and alignment with the facility's mission and vision. Candidates must hold a Texas RN license and BLS, with pre-employment assessments required.