Charge Nurse - Labor and Delivery
About The Position
Memorial Hermann is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) to join the Labor and Delivery team at Memorial City Magnet Hospital. The role collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. It provides professional nursing care, including nursing assessments, assistance with examinations and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. The position is full-time on the night shift, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Memorial Hermann hires registered nurses according to experience groupings: newly licensed RNs working under an RN clinical preceptor, less than one year, 1–3 years, 3–10 years, and 10 or more years of experience.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
- Current Texas license, temporary license, or compact license to practice professional nursing.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Additional certifications may be required based on discipline or nursing unit requirements.
- Experience is categorized as RN I: less than 1 year; RN II: 1–3 years; RN III: 3–10 years; RN IV: 10 or more years.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe and appropriate care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient or population served.
- Coordinate planning for nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in delivering patient care.
- Collaborate with, direct, and potentially delegate to the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
- Coordinate treatment plans and develop and implement discharge or transfer plans.
- Participate in systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
- Address each patient’s diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and ensure service standards that optimize the patient experience.
- Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
- Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors while following Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budgetary specifications for time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
- Support professional growth and development by meeting continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals and potentially serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
- Model Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
