Charge Registered Nurse / RN Post Surgical Med Surg

UT Health East Texas; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Tyler seeks a Night Shift, full-time Post Surgical Medical Surgical Charge Registered Nurse (RN) to join our neuro/med-surg team in Tyler, TX. You will provide specialized nursing care to a unit-based patient population and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license, BLS, ACLS within required timelines, and prior inpatient/acute care experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Nursing care coordination

Education

RN degree from accredited nursing program

Texas RN License

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Post Surgical Medical Surgical 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, tuitionassistance, 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 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.

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

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/herillness or condition.
• Provides clinical supervision to the clinical, professional, and auxiliary staff toensure the continuous delivery of quality patient care.
• Works cooperatively with appropriatemedical staff to ensure accomplishment of hospital and departmental goals.
• Manages departmentalactivities in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and ensures that care is deliveredconsistent 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:

• Three years of inpatient/acute care nursing experience
• One year of Charge Nurse experience