Charge Nurse (RN)
About The Position
Employees in this classification are responsible for nursing care at an assigned correctional facility and implement unit objectives and administrative policies. As a clinical leader, the Charge Nurse helps create an environment where patients receive quality care and clinical teams have the support they need. The role combines clinical expertise, leadership, and operational oversight to support safe, effective, and compassionate care. The Charge Nurse provides leadership for daily clinical operations, supports and develops clinical team members, promotes quality and regulatory compliance, and ensures timely patient care and accurate documentation. The role also supports coordination of care for patients with higher-risk or complex needs, communication among staff and leadership, incident reporting, shift handoffs, required meetings, cross-coverage, and special assignments.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
- Two years of nursing experience, including at least six months of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Possession of a valid, current RN license as approved by the Texas State Board of Examiners.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight of daily clinical operations, ensuring compliance with organizational, state, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain appropriate staffing and skill mix to support safe, efficient, high-quality patient care.
- Lead, support, and develop clinical team members through coaching, feedback, performance evaluations, and professional development.
- Promote quality, safety, and regulatory readiness; support continuous improvement initiatives and adherence to clinical and compliance standards.
- Ensure patients receive timely, responsive clinical care, including sick-call and emergency services.
- Promote accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation.
- Support effective care coordination and ensure patients with higher-risk or complex needs are identified and escalated through established clinical channels.
- Foster clear and consistent communication among clinical staff and leadership.
- Ensure appropriate incident reporting, effective shift handoffs, and participation in required clinical and leadership meetings.
- Support evolving operational needs, including cross-coverage and special assignments, while maintaining clinical and operational standards.
- Implement unit objectives and administrative policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
