RN, Registered Nurse Lead - PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Houston is seeking a nursing leader to oversee day-to-day patient care delivery and supervise clinical staff on assigned units. You will organize staffing, promote smooth operations, and mentor team members to maintain high-quality care.

Required are an RN license, an Associate Degree in Nursing, and 5–7 years of clinical experience with 2 years in leadership/management. BLS is also required to ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must hold RN licensure in the state of employment.
• Experience leading nursing staff and coordinating care delivery.
• Familiarity with compliance standards and patient safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day activities of nursing personnel in patient care units.
• Organizes staffing and ensures smooth unit operations during shifts.
• Coaches and provides feedback on performance and training needs.
• Maintains records and ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
• Communicates with patients and families to support dignity and rights.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coaching

Staff scheduling

Clinical nursing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

Oversees and coordinates day-to-day activities of nursing personnel in patient care units, provides direction to Clinical Staff, implements work of assigned units and coordinates activities with other patient care units and related departments.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Organizing and overseeing patient care delivery during an assigned shift; ensuring proper staffing and smooth operations of a patient care unit.
• Coaching/counseling individual team members; monitoring and providing feedback on performance and addressing training needs.
• Documenting daily staffing, operational, and administrative records; maintaining compliance with governmental policies and procedures.
• Providing 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.

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Nursing required

Experience

• 5 – 7 years of clinical experience preferred
• 2 years of leadership/management experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RN licensure in the state of employment required
• BLS required

Work Schedule

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed