ER Charge Nurse Leader - Mentor, Clinical Coach & Unit Ops

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a FT Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department, 7a–7p. The RN must demonstrate leadership at the Competent to Proficient level and serve as a role model and coach to staff while delivering safe patient care.

Responsibilities include leading governance activities, coaching staff, and coordinating unit and hospital education with management, while maintaining high standards of nursing practice and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).
• Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills.
• RN Texas licensure and permanent license within 60 days if establishing residency.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NIHSS certifications required; CPI certification within 4 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead unit and shared governance activities and coordinate unit and hospital education.
• Coach and mentor department staff to develop clinical and professional skills.
• Deliver compassionate patient care, assess patients, and maintain medical records.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, interprofessional team, patients and families.
• Model professional standards and ensure safety and quality across the department.

Education

RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure

BLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

NIHSS - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a FT Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department, 7a–7p. The RN must demonstrate leadership at the Competent to Proficient level and serve as a role model and coach to staff while delivering safe patient care.

Responsibilities include leading governance activities, coaching staff, and coordinating unit and hospital education with management, while maintaining high standards of nursing practice and patient safety.