Charge Registered Nurse / RN ED

UTHealth Carthage Hospital; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Carthage is seeking a Night Shift Emergency Department Charge RN in Carthage, TX. The role emphasizes safe, efficient patient care and leadership within the ED team.

Responsibilities include coordinating care, supervising clinical staff, and collaborating with physicians to meet patient goals. BLS and ACLS requirements must be met within stated timeframes to ensure uninterrupted patient services.

Qualifications

• RN degree from an accredited nursing program.
• BLS within 14 days of hire or transfer.
• ACLS within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers care to a unit-specific patient population.
• Provides clinical supervision to staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Works cooperatively with medical staff to meet hospital/department goals.
• Manages departmental activities per policy and physician orders/treatment protocols.
• Oversees implementation of a care plan tailored to each patient’s needs.

Skills

Charge nurse experience

Inpatient/acute care

Clinical supervision

Collaboration

Education

RN degree from accredited nursing program

Job description

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 departmentalactivities in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and ensures that care is delivered consistent with physicianorders 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