Charge Registered Nurse / RN Med Surg

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights; Copperas Cove (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in Harker Heights, TX is seeking a night shift, full-time Medical Surgical Charge Nurse to lead the Med/Surg unit and coordinate patient care.

The role requires TX RN license, BLS and ACLS, BSN within 4 years, and at least 1 year in Med/Surg; you will oversee staffing, assignments, and quality compliance in an 83-bed acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas or multi-state license per compact
• Completion required to obtain Texas RN licensure and maintain license
• BSN degree must be completed within four years of hire

Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical leader for operations and management of the Med/Surg unit
• Coordinate shift operations, assign care, and ensure patient care continuity
• Perform staffing decisions, rounding on patients, and maintain TJ C compliance and performance improvement

Skills

Leadership

Staffing coordination

Education

Texas RN license (TX RN)

BSN within 4 years of hire

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview:

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Medical Surgical Charge Nurse in Harker Heights, 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:

• Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more.

Learn About A Day in the Life of a Med Surg RN:

Responsibilities:

• This position serves as the clinical leader responsible for operations and management of the Med/Surg unit.
• The Charge Nurse assumes responsibility for shift operations such as making appropriate assignments, coordinating care, resolving issues, functioning as the resource nurse, participating in staffing decisions, rounding on patients, and maintaining TJC compliance.
• The Charge Nurse assumes long range responsibilities such as employee evaluations, corrective action, business/budget planning, and performance improvement.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

• Completion of education to obtain Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Registered Nurse (RN) with Texas Board of Nursing – OR – current home state license is required for multi-state license recognition through the Nurse Licensure Compact
• Required to complete the education necessary to obtain my BSN degree within four (4) years of my date of hire with Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• ACLS through American Heart Association (AHA) required upon hire
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a Med/Surg hospital setting required

Job Requirements Preferred:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a charge or relief charge nurse