What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse / RN Intermediate Care position at UT Health East Texas?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Intermediate Care Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Athens, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- 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.
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.
Qualifications
Job 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
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Two years of inpatient/acute care nursing experience
- One year of Charge Nurse experience