Charge Registered Nurse / RN Renal Urology Med Surg

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Tyler is seeking a day shift, full-time Renal Urology Medical Surgical Charge RN in Tyler, TX. The role emphasizes coordinating care for Med-Surg patients, guiding the team, and ensuring adherence to physician orders and protocols.

Qualified candidates will hold a Texas RN license, possess BLS and ACLS within specified timelines, and have inpatient/acute care experience. This position supports a collaborative, evidence-based care environment at UT Health Tyler.

Qualifications

• Active Texas RN license required.
• BLS certification obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers care to a Med-Surg patient population with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provides clinical supervision to staff to ensure continuous delivery of quality patient care.
• Collaborates with medical staff to achieve hospital and departmental goals.
• Oversees plan of care implementation and ensures care aligns with physician orders and protocols.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Clinical supervision

Patient care coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse degree from an accredited school

Job description

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Renal Urology 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, 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:

• 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/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:

• Three years of inpatient/acute care nursing experience.
• One Year of Charge Nurse experience.
• Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) competencies.