Charge Registered Nurse / RN ED

UT Health East Texas; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Carthage seeks a Night Shift, full-time Emergency Department Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Carthage, TX. The role leads patient care on a busy ED unit, providing clinical supervision and coordinating nursing activities with a multidisciplinary team.

Required RN degree, BLS within 14 days, and ACLS within 6 months; prior inpatient/acute care experience and charge nurse exposure are preferred. Join a facility with Level IV trauma capabilities and a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• RN degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• ACLS required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers care to a unit specific patient population using a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to ensure appropriate nursing care.
• Provides clinical supervision to staff to ensure continuous delivery of quality patient care.
• Works with medical staff to ensure hospital and departmental goals are met.
• Manages departmental activities in accordance with hospital policy and ensures care aligns with physician orders and treatment protocols.
• Oversees implementation of a plan of care appropriate to each patient’s needs.

Skills

Care coordination

Clinical supervision

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse degree

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time , Emergency Department Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Carthage, TX .

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time , Emergency Department Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Carthage, TX .

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• 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 Carthage located in Panola County, boasts 23 private patient rooms. The hospital also features a 24-hour emergency department, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke ready facility with advanced diagnostic technology, a cardiac rehabilitation program, GI lab, outpatient clinics and a sleep lab.

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 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
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
• 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