CHARGE NURSE Step Down Unit, Nights

CHS Career Site; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Employer Match

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Personal Day

Family Medical Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness

Internal Promotion Opportunities

Job summary

Laredo Medical Center in Laredo, TX is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Step Down Unit to oversee nursing operations during shifts and ensure high‑quality patient care. You will supervise staff, coordinate care with healthcare teams, and uphold hospital policies while promoting professional development.

The role emphasizes leadership, compliance with regulations, and a collaborative environment that values patient outcomes and staff growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• RN license in TX or a compact state required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing and support staff and delegates tasks.
• Evaluates staff performance and provides coaching.
• Oversees patient care planning and implementation.
• Coordinates patient care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensures effective communication among clinicians, patients and families.
• Monitors patient flow and bed assignments; optimizes unit resources.
• Performs rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction, mentors staff.
• Ensures adherence to safety, infection control, and quality standards.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Infection control

Clinical nursing

Critical thinking

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Laredo Medical Center is currently hiring Charge Nurse Step Down Unit! Are you looking to join a hospital that delivers world-class patient care? Do you enjoy working with people who truly believe in community? If so, you just came across the perfect place!

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Personal Day
• Family Medical Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness
• Internal Promotion Opportunities

Job Summary

The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.