Registered Nurse Lead - Transport Air

CHRISTUS Children's; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio, TX seeks a Nursing Supervisor to coordinate day-to-day nursing operations, oversee staffing, and lead clinical staff across a patient care unit.

This role requires a BSN preferred; 2 years of clinical patient care; Texas RN license with BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP and STABLE certifications; strong leadership and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 2 years of clinical patient care experience.
• RN license in Texas (state of employment or compact).
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP and STABLE certifications.
• New Nurses Orientation within first 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and oversees patient care delivery during an assigned shift, ensuring proper staffing and smooth operations of a patient care unit.
• Coaches and counsels individual team members; monitors and provides feedback on performance and addresses training needs.
• Documents daily staffing, operational, and administrative records; maintains compliance with governmental policies and procedures.
• Provides direction and support to nursing staff demonstrating and promoting respect for the dignity and rights of every patient; assists with communications with patients and families.
• Allocates team resources responsibly and equitably, delegates appropriate levels of responsibility and authority, and provides oversight and guidance.
• Mediates and resolves conflicts among individuals, groups, and departments.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Staffing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Summary

Supports and coordinates day‑to‑day activities of nursing personnel in patient care units, provides direction to clinical staff, implements the work of assigned units, and coordinates activities with other patient care units and related departments. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to plan long‑range goals. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Organizes and oversees patient care delivery during an assigned shift, ensuring proper staffing and smooth operations of a patient care unit.
• Coaches and counsels individual team members; monitors and provides feedback on performance and addresses training needs.
• Documents daily staffing, operational, and administrative records; maintains compliance with governmental policies and procedures.
• Provides direction and support to nursing staff demonstrating and promoting respect for the dignity and rights of every patient; assists with communications with patients and families.
• Allocates team resources responsibly and equitably, delegates appropriate levels of responsibility and authority, and provides oversight and guidance.
• Mediates and resolves conflicts among individuals, groups, and departments.

Education & Skills / Position Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial onboarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and department‑specific competency validation.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Experience

• 2 years of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting.
• RN Residency, or recently practicing in an acute care setting is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.
• Current ACLS certification required.
• Current PALS certification required.
• Current NRP certification required.
• Current STABLE certification required.

Credential Grace Periods

• BLS – No grace period.
• ACLS – Within 30 days of hire.
• PALS – Within 30 days of hire.
• TNCC – Within 60 days of hire.
• TCAR – Within 60 days of hire.
• NRP – Within 30 days of hire.
• AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM – Within 30 days of hire.
• STABLE – Within 30 days of hire.

Policy Note

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule

3 days – 12 hours.

Work Type

Full Time.