RN Charge

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System seeks a RN leader to assist the Unit Director in managing the unit and directing nursing activities. The role emphasizes independent decision making in the nursing process and providing consistent guidance to all nursing staff in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating care.

Requirements include a current Texas RN license (BSN preferred) and BLS certification on hire, with 18 months of full-time RN experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Texas license as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.
• Eighteen months full time experience as RN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Unit Director with management of the unit and nursing activities.
• Provide independent decision making related to the nursing process.
• Demonstrate ability to direct nursing personnel in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating nursing activities.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical decision making

Planning & organizing

Communication

Education

RN license (TX)

BSN preferred

Job description

Assists the Unit Director with the responsibility and accountability for the management of the unit. Emphasis on independent decision making related to the nursing process. Demonstrates the ability to provide consistent direction for all nursing personnel in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating nursing activities.

Education:

Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred.

Training and Experience:

1. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.
2. Eighteen months full time experience as RN preferred.

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• A. Ability to perform:
  • 1. Heavy lifting
  • 2. Sustained standing and walking
  • 3. Work under stress
  • 4. Varied work hours and shifts
• B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.