Charge Nurse / RN Intermediate Care

UT Health East Texas•Athens, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Intermediate Care Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Athens, TX. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level IV stroke center; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.

Requirements

Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of professional nursing
Current Texas RN License
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of employment

Nice To Haves

Two years of inpatient/acute care nursing experience
One Year of Charge Nurse experience

Responsibilities

Coordinates and administers care to a unit specific patient population utilizing a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to ensure that each patient receives nursing care appropriate to his/her illness or condition.
Provides clinical supervision to the clinical, professional, and auxiliary staff to ensure the continuous delivery of quality patient care.
Works cooperatively with appropriate medical staff to ensure accomplishment of hospital and departmental goals.
Manages departmental activities in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and ensures that care is delivered consistent with physician’s orders and treatment protocols.
Oversees the implementation of a plan of care appropriate to each patient’s needs.