Lead Charge Nurse: Nurse Leader & Mentor (Days)

Houston Methodist; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) to lead clinical care on a busy unit in Texas. This role requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and the ability to coach staff while delivering safe patient care within established standards.

The Charge Nurse will role-model compassionate communication, supervise unit operations, and coordinate education with management to improve practice and patient outcomes across the hospital.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical nursing experience with progression in leadership roles.
• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body.
• Must obtain permanent Texas RN license within 60 days if establishing residency and licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead unit and shared governance activities and assess unit needs related to practice and improvement opportunities.
• Serve as a clinical resource for unit and hospital staff and coordinate unit/hospital-wide education with management.
• Coach and mentor department staff in clinical and professional practice and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Role model inter-professional communication with physicians and the care team to support patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical nursing

Time management

Assessment

EMR proficiency

Education

RN licensure in Texas

Educational program approved by credentialing body

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) to lead clinical care on a busy unit in Texas. This role requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and the ability to coach staff while delivering safe patient care within established standards.

The Charge Nurse will role-model compassionate communication, supervise unit operations, and coordinate education with management to improve practice and patient outcomes across the hospital.