Registered Nurse III – Charge Nurse – NICU Level III

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 98,530 - 120,224; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Student loan repayment

Shift differentials

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D

401(k) matching

EAP

Parking subsidy

Credit union access

Disaster relief support

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a Registered Nurse III – Charge Nurse for the Level III NICU at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in Houston, TX. This full-time night role requires leadership, clinical expertise in neonatal care, and coordination of patient care in a high-acuity setting.

Minimum 3 years RN experience, Texas licensure, and BLS certification are required. Join a Magnet-recognized system with strong professional development and patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Texas; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality neonatal nursing care in the Level III NICU.
• Independently manage patient care and apply clinical standards.
• Lead NICU operations as Charge Nurse and guide staff, ensuring safety and collaboration.

Skills

Neonatal nursing leadership

Team coordination

Communication skills

Bilingual skills

Clinical leadership

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Hiring Post: Registered Nurse III – Charge Nurse – NICU Level III – LBJ Hospital – Full-Time Nights

Compensation: $47.37 to $57.80/hour

Career Area: Nursing/RN
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 179345

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
• $10k student loan repayment
• Shift differentials for nights, weekends, and holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Subsidized parking
• Access to a credit union
• Employee disaster relief support
• Tuition Reimbursement available after 6 months of employment
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

About the Position

Harris Health is seeking a Registered Nurse III – Charge Nurse to join the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital for full-time night shifts.

The Nurse Clinician III is an experienced clinical specialist who provides safe, high-quality neonatal nursing care while demonstrating strong clinical leadership. In this role, you will independently manage patients with conditions commonly treated in the NICU, apply established clinical standards and algorithms, and recognize when additional resources or support are needed.

As a Charge Nurse, you will help guide clinical operations, support nursing staff, coordinate patient care, and promote a professional practice environment focused on safety, collaboration, and exceptional outcomes for newborns and their families.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services, with a focus on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients.

Ben Taub Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center, and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, a Level III Trauma Center, anchor Harris Health’s network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, employees are supported by a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to Leading with Love.

Requirements

• Education
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Licensure and Certification
  • Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support certification from an American Heart Association or Red Cross-approved program
  • Additional certifications required by the unit or service
  • Designated professional nursing certification for the specialty
• Experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of Registered Nurse experience
• Clinical Performance
  • Annual performance review, résumé, CV, or professional portfolio must demonstrate leadership within a professional nursing practice environment
• Clinical Leadership
  • Minimum of 1 year of clinical leadership experience
  • Must meet at least 2 recognized leadership criteria, such as:
    • Charge Nurse
    • Preceptor
    • Mentor
    • Specialty certification
    • Shared Governance Chair
    • Quality Improvement Champion
• Communication Skills
  • Above-average verbal communication with frequent public contact
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Bilingual skills preferred
  • Ability to accurately communicate clinical information in English verbally and in writing
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and significant others
• Knowledge and Skills
  • Medical terminology
  • Mathematics
  • Computer proficiency
  • Clinical leadership and neonatal critical care expertise
• Work Schedule
  • Full-time night shift
  • Flexible availability for weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Yes
  • Reports to the designated supervisor

Join a Magnet®-recognized healthcare system where your NICU expertise, leadership skills, and compassion can improve outcomes for Harris County’s most vulnerable patients and families. Lead a Level III NICU team while delivering exceptional neonatal care in a mission-driven environment.

Note: This description reflects the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.