Night Shift Charge Nurse - Great Benefits

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support the nursing team in a clinical unit. The role involves night shifts, patient care, and coordination under the Unit Director of Nurses.

Applicants must meet RN licensure requirements and have strong clinical skills. Night shifts include differential pay, and the institution emphasizes a culture of collaboration and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Two years of nursing experience, with at least 6 months as an RN.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make daily assignments as appropriate and ensure they are completed.
• Communicate patient data using EHR to support decision-making.
• Assist with exams and procedures and document intervention in EHR.
• Administer or assist with medication administration and documentation.
• Attend staff meetings and share information with the team.
• Maintain knowledge of current issues and treatment modalities.
• Monitor patient access to care for housing areas assigned to your shift.
• Ensure physical counts of sharps, instruments, and keys are correct and logged.
• Accept on-call rotation.
• Assist in planning and coordinating management functions for the unit.
• Respond to requests in a timely manner.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Record)

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support the nursing team in a clinical unit. The role involves night shifts, patient care, and coordination under the Unit Director of Nurses.

Applicants must meet RN licensure requirements and have strong clinical skills. Night shifts include differential pay, and the institution emphasizes a culture of collaboration and patient-centered care.