Shift Nurse Leader & Patient Care Champion

Aura Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Houston is seeking a Charge Registered Nurse to lead shift-based nursing operations in a patient-centered, mission-driven environment. You will coordinate patient flow, staffing, and bed assignments to optimize unit performance and serve as a clinical resource for bedside nurses.

Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, you will support high-quality patient care, respond to emergencies, and ensure safety, standards of care, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and strong clinical judgment.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound knowledge of patient safety, standards of care, and regulatory compliance.
• Effective emergency response and the ability to coordinate priorities.
• Commitment to integrity, compassion, and a patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow, staffing, and bed assignments to optimize unit operations.
• Serve as a clinical resource for bedside nurses, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, evidence-based protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality patient care.
• Respond to emergencies and support clinical decision-making under pressure.
• Promote a culture of integrity, compassion, and excellence across clinical units.
• Support staff development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

RN licensure

Lead & mentor

Patient safety

Emergency response

Integrity & patient-centered

Job description

Aura Health in Houston is seeking a Charge Registered Nurse to lead shift-based nursing operations in a patient-centered, mission-driven environment. You will coordinate patient flow, staffing, and bed assignments to optimize unit performance and serve as a clinical resource for bedside nurses.

Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, you will support high-quality patient care, respond to emergencies, and ensure safety, standards of care, and regulatory compliance.