Charge Registered Nurse / RN NICU

Ardent Health Services; Tyler, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Tyler, TX seeks a Night Shift, PRN Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Charge Registered Nurse to join our team in a fast-paced Level III NICU setting.

This role coordinates care, mentors staff, and collaborates with physicians to ensure optimal outcomes for vulnerable newborns while adhering to hospital protocols and safety standards.

Qualifications

• RN degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Texas RN license.
• BLS required within 14 days of hire; ACLS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Charge Nurse experience

Inpatient nursing

Education

Texas RN License

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.

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