Charge Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health - PRN, Days
About The Position
The Charge Nurse role will communicate and collaborate with all members of the health care team. The Charge Nurse role will support and actively participate in shared governance/councils which is Texas Health’s structure for decision making. The Charge Nurse role will be committed to developing their individual knowledge and skills, as well as advancing the profession of nursing and engaging in lifelong learning/development. Assists leadership on a particular unit or units and shift, by offering staff guidance and support, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and ensuring unit operational tasks are completed.
Requirements
- Associate degree Nursing required
- 1 Year of experience as a clinical nurse in an acute care setting required
- RN - Registered Nurse upon hire required
- BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
- ACLS – Advance Cardiac Life Support within 90 days of hire required
- PALS – Pediatric Advances Life Support within 90 days required
- CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 60 days of hire required
- TNCC – Trauma Nursing Core Course within 6 months of hire required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
- 2 years of experience as a clinical nurse in an acute care setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Communicate and collaborate with all members of the health care team.
- Support and actively participate in shared governance/councils.
- Be committed to developing individual knowledge and skills, as well as advancing the profession of nursing and engaging in lifelong learning/development.
- Assist leadership on a particular unit or units and shift, by offering staff guidance and support, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and ensuring unit operational tasks are completed.
Benefits
- 401k
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discount Programs
- Delivery of high-quality patient care
- Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
- A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
