Charge Registered Nurse / RN NICU

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

UT Health Tyler is seeking a Night shift, PRN NICU Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX. You will coordinate NICU patient care, supervise clinical staff, and collaborate with physicians to meet patient care goals.

The role requires Texas RN license, BLS, ACLS within specified timelines, and 2+ years of inpatient/acute care plus some Charge Nurse experience.

Qualifications

• Inpatient/Acute care nursing experience required.
• Charge Nurse experience preferred.
• Texas RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers care for NICU patients with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provides clinical supervision to staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Collaborates with medical staff to meet hospital and department goals.
• Manages plan of care implementation aligned with physician orders and protocols.
• Oversees department activities and ensures care delivered per standards.

Skills

Inpatient/Acute care experience

Charge nurse experience

Education

RN license (Texas)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, PRN, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX.

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, PRN, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with 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 Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

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’s 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
• Current Texas RN License
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
• 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