Charge Nurse
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. 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.
Position Description
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care is hiring Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse at the Dalby Unit, located in Post, TX. At TTUHSC, our RN Charge Nurses serve as key members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing clinical leadership and supporting safe, compassionate, and competent patient care within a correctional healthcare setting. The RN Charge Nurse serves as the second in chain of command to the Nurse Manager, helping ensure nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care are consistently followed. This position provides clinical leadership and support to the nursing team without direct supervisory responsibilities.
About our Unit: The Dalby Unit offers a fast-paced clinical environment where LVNs play a critical role in daily patient care, emergency response, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Nurses are empowered to utilize their assessment and critical-thinking skills while contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Now hiring for: RN Charge Nurse | Rotating, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM & RN Charge Nurse | Rotating, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
Schedule
4-on, 4-off schedule. Details discussed during interview. Shift: Day. Travel required up to 25%.
Pay
- Hourly basis
- Pay Grade Minimum: $41.00
- Pay Grade Maximum: $43.00
- Night Differential: +$4/hr on weekday nights
- Weekend Differential: +$4/hr on weekend days
- Weekend Night Differential: +$8/hr on weekend nights
Major/Essential Functions
- Coordinate daily operations by making and monitoring daily staff assignments to ensure smooth workflow and task completion.
- Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) to document and communicate patient information, supporting informed clinical decision-making.
- Assist with or perform medical exams and procedures, ensuring timely documentation of all clinical interventions in the EHR.
- Administer or assist in administering medications, including accurate documentation of all medication-related activities.
- Actively participate in team communication by attending meetings and relaying key updates and initiatives during regular staff meetings.
- Stay current with best practices and treatment modalities to provide the highest quality of care in a correctional health setting.
- Monitor and ensure timely Access to Care for patients in designated housing units during assigned shifts.
- Maintain safety and accountability by performing and documenting physical counts of sharps, instruments, and facility keys.
- Participate in on-call rotation as part of the clinical support team.
Occasional Duties
- Contribute flexibly by performing other duties as assigned to support patient care and unit operations.
Qualifications
Required:
- 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.
Preferred:
- Previous Correctional Experience.
Benefits
- 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
- Lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, health and wellness initiatives
- Special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses
- Access to state-of-the-art software and facilities
- Discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more