Registered Nurse III – Charge Nurse – NICU Level III
About The Position
Harris Health is seeking a Registered Nurse III – Charge Nurse to join the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital for full-time night shifts. The Nurse Clinician III is an experienced clinical specialist who provides safe, high-quality neonatal nursing care while demonstrating strong clinical leadership. In this role, you will independently manage patients with conditions commonly treated in the NICU, apply established clinical standards and algorithms, and recognize when additional resources or support are needed. As a Charge Nurse, you will help guide clinical operations, support nursing staff, coordinate patient care, and promote a professional practice environment focused on safety, collaboration, and exceptional outcomes for newborns and their families.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas
- Basic Life Support certification from an American Heart Association or Red Cross-approved program
- Designated professional nursing certification for the specialty
- Minimum of 3 years of Registered Nurse experience
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical leadership experience
- Must meet at least 2 recognized leadership criteria, such as: Charge Nurse, Preceptor, Mentor, Specialty certification, Shared Governance Chair, Quality Improvement Champion
- Above-average verbal communication with frequent public contact
- Strong written communication skills
- Ability to accurately communicate clinical information in English verbally and in writing
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and significant others
- Medical terminology
- Mathematics
- Computer proficiency
- Clinical leadership and neonatal critical care expertise
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
- Additional certifications required by the unit or service
- Bilingual skills preferred
Responsibilities
- Independently manage patients with conditions commonly treated in the NICU
- Apply established clinical standards and algorithms
- Recognize when additional resources or support are needed
- Guide clinical operations
- Support nursing staff
- Coordinate patient care
- Promote a professional practice environment focused on safety, collaboration, and exceptional outcomes for newborns and their families
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
- $10k student loan repayment
- Shift differentials for nights, weekends, and holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Subsidized parking
- Access to a credit union
- Employee disaster relief support
- Tuition Reimbursement available after 6 months of employment
- Professional development and leadership opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
