Charge Registered Nurse

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) is seeking a Charge Nurse RN II for the Intermediate Care Unit to provide expert bedside nursing care and act as shift leader.

You will coordinate interdisciplinary patient care, ensure safety and quality, mentor colleagues, and promote patient education while driving continuous improvement in a busy IMU setting in Houston, Texas.

Qualifications

• RN with advanced clinical expertise for intermediate care/complex patients.
• Strong leadership, delegation and communication skills.
• Sound clinical judgment and ability to coordinate interdisciplinary care.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient education.
• Ability to mentor others and maintain safety/quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead unit shift operations by delegating assignments and supporting staff workflow.
• Coordinate care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure evidence-based practice, quality outcomes, and patient safety.
• Mentor and support nursing colleagues; provide guidance and escalation as needed.
• Deliver patient education and promote patient-centered care.
• Champion teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Advanced clinical nursing

Leadership

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Patient education

Job description

Charge Nurse RN II – Intermediate Care Unit (IMU)

Provide expert, bedside nursing care for medically complex patients while serving as the operational leader for the unit during a shift. Coordinate interdisciplinary patient care, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and act as a clinical resource for nursing staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead unit shift operations by delegating assignments and supporting staff workflow
• Coordinate care plans with interdisciplinary teams
• Ensure evidence-based practice, quality outcomes, and patient safety
• Mentor and support nursing colleagues; provide guidance and escalation as needed
• Deliver patient education and promote patient-centered care
• Champion teamwork and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Skills

• RN with advanced clinical expertise suitable for intermediate care/complex patients
• Strong leadership, delegation, and communication skills
• Sound clinical judgment and ability to coordinate interdisciplinary care
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient education
• Ability to mentor others and maintain high safety/quality standards