Charge Nurse - Adolescent Population (days)

The Menninger Clinic • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

The Charge Nurse directs and supervises nursing care on an assigned shift to ensure a high level of patient care consistent with Menninger’s goals and nursing philosophy. This position serves the adolescent population and provides leadership in nursing care delivery, professional practice, staff development, and unit operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.
• Two or more years of experience as a psychiatric staff nurse.
• Certification in psychiatric mental health nursing within one year of hire, or eligibility to take the certification examination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of nursing care on the assigned program.
• Create and maintain a work climate that supports positive nursing staff morale, motivation, and commitment.
• Model effective interdisciplinary collaboration and apply principles of effective team functioning.
• Supervise staff nurses and mental health associates; coach and mentor staff; and participate in performance evaluations.
• Support and participate in shared governance.
• Facilitate educational and orientation experiences.
• Make budgetary recommendations to the nurse manager regarding unit operational needs, including overtime and supplies.
• Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and maintain active participation in a professional organization.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and apply it to patient care.
• Interpret unit acuity and adjust patient care and staffing as needed, using the staffing advisory committee as a guide.
• Ensure effective written and verbal shift communication and foster staff development.
• Use informatics for information management and technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level