Charge Registered Nurse / RN NICU

Tyler Regional Hospital; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyler Regional Hospital in Tyler, TX is seeking a Night Shift NICU Charge RN to provide leadership and clinical supervision on a PRN basis. The role focuses on coordinating care for a high-acuity NICU patient population and ensuring adherence to care plans and physician orders.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas RN license, with BLS and ACLS within required timeframes, and has prior inpatient/acute care and charge nurse experience. This position requires on-site duties in a Level III NICU setting.

Qualifications

• RN degree from an accredited school
• Current Texas RN license
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire
• ACLS certification within 6 months of employment
• Two years of inpatient/acute care nursing experience
• One year of Charge Nurse experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers care to a unit specific patient population using a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to ensure each patient receives appropriate nursing care
• Provides clinical supervision to the clinical, professional, and auxiliary staff to ensure 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

Education

RN degree from an accredited school

Job description

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