Charge Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health - PRN, Days

#REF!•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health position at Texas Health Dallas is a PRN role, working variable day shifts in a busy outpatient clinic. This clinic serves adults with co-occurring behavioral health and chemical dependency needs through Partial Hospital Programs and Intensive Out-Patient Programs. The role supports leadership on a unit or shift by guiding staff, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring operational tasks are completed. Texas Health emphasizes Shared Decision Making and Professional Development, encouraging nurses to participate in governance and pursue lifelong learning.

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, 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.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Ensure unit operational tasks are completed.
Delivery of high-quality patient care.