RN Charge Skilled Nursing

Baylor Scott & White Health; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Belton is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse for the Skilled Nursing Unit. You will lead clinical operations during the day shift, mentor staff, and enhance patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a valid Texas RN license and has at least 3 years of clinical experience. The role involves coordinating care and ensuring high-quality services, with immediate eligibility for benefits including a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and PTO accrual from day one.

Qualifications

• 3 Years Of Clinical Experience Required.
• Previous experience in Skilled Nursing, MS acute care, or long-term acute care preferred.
• Prior Charge Nurse Or Leadership Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Charge Nurse for the Skilled Nursing Unit.
• Coordinate patient care and patient flow while ensuring safe staffing.
• Support, mentor, and guide nursing staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program

Current Texas RN license

Job description

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital (CCH) in Temple is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse to lead our Skilled Nursing Unit on day shift. This role is ideal for a strong clinical RN who enjoys mentoring others, coordinating care, and making a direct impact on both patients and staff.

Unit Details

• Department: Skilled Nursing Unit, Wound Care and RT on site
• Unit Size: 23 beds, 45 staff members
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 5:1

Position Details

• Job Title: RN Charge
• Status: Full-Time
• Schedule: Day Shift, (3) 12-hour shifts per week, 6A-6P

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Charge Nurse for the Skilled Nursing Unit, providing clinical leadership and operational oversight during assigned shifts
• Coordinate patient care and patient flow while ensuring safe staffing and appropriate resource utilization
• Support, mentor, and guide nursing staff, promoting teamwork and professional development
• Collaborate closely with physicians, case management, therapy services, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and standards
• Monitor patient conditions, address clinical concerns, and escalate issues as needed
• Foster a positive, respectful, and supportive unit culture

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
• Current Texas RN license
• 3 Years Of Clinical Experience Required
• Previous experience in Skilled Nursing, MS acute care, or long-term acute care, strongly preferred
• Prior Charge Nurse Or Leadership Experience Preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to teamwork, patient safety, and staff support

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

Registered Nurse Charge oversees patient care, follows nursing regulations, and fulfills the organization's priorities. This enhances responsibility to promote the mission. The main tasks involve evaluating patients, identifying nursing diagnoses, creating personalized care plans, and assessing patient responses.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• You will utilize nursing judgment and reasoning to make precise health assessments, ensuring these assessments align with standard practices.
• You will check nursing procedures. Use research to make changes.
• You will demonstrate caring practices by addressing both emotional and physical discomfort, aiming to foster healing and prevent excess distress.

Key Success Factors

• Familiarity with nursing and patient care protocols and practices.
• Proven communication skills both in speech and writing.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities coupled with smart critical thinking skills.

Belonging Statement: We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.