Charge Nurse (RN)
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Lubbock, TX
POSTED
6 days ago
Major/Essential Functions
- Provides direct nursing services to patients in the health facility following standards of care of the department. Timely, concisely, and appropriately documents activities in patients’ health records.
- Ensures health facility clinical team timely, concisely, and appropriately documents patient care activities in patients’ health records. Establishes and executes departmental standards for clinical documentation with health facility leadership and providers.
- Ensures health facility clinical team is appropriately trained and supported to effectively provide clinical services to patients. Includes managing departmental standards, regular competency assessments of team members.
- Ensures the clinical activities are in compliance with departmental standards, all laws and regulations. Monitors health quality through assessment, audit, and response to audits.
- Leads investigations and responses to observed concerns, incidents reported, and/or audits to ensure appropriate corrective action plans are created, implemented, and monitored.
- Ensures team members have current and accurate records of performance, credentials, and other assessments to support the department’s activities in ensuring appropriate care and departmental compliance expectations are met.
- Coordinates with clinical team members and other Charge RNs to ensure appropriate staffing at all times is met at the health facility. Including coordinating external staffing.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in the job classification and/or position description.
- Day Shift Employees: Earn an extra $4.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.
- Night Shift Employees:
- Earn an extra $4.00 per hour for shifts worked Monday through Friday.
- Earn an extra $8.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.
Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
$45.00
Pay Basis
Hourly
Schedule Details
4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in nursing with at least 2 years of experience as an RN supervisor.
- Prior experience working in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Emergency Room (ER) preferred
Department
UMC Lubbock County Jail
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Shift
Night
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited nursing program. Two years of nursing experience, with at least 6 months of that experience as a Registered Nurse. Possession of a valid, current RN license as approved by the Texas State Board of Examiners.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Introduction
Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.
About TTUHSC
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.
Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.
Benefits
TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:
- Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
- Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
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