RN Charge Skilled Nursing
About the Role
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital (CCH) in Temple is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse to lead the Skilled Nursing Unit on the day shift. This role is ideal for a strong clinical RN who enjoys mentoring others, coordinating care, and making a direct impact on both patients and staff.
About Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital – Temple is a 48-bed, highly advanced medical facility offering private patient rooms and 24-hour access to an on-site physician team. Our modern, patient-focused hospital provides acute care for patients requiring extended hospital stays, including recovery following serious illness or surgery. The hospital is also home to our Skilled Nursing Unit, delivering high-quality, hands-on nursing care in a collaborative environment.
CCH truly feels like a small family. Our staff and interdisciplinary teams know and support one another, work hard together, and genuinely enjoy what they do. Every decision is made with the best interest of both our patients and our team members in mind.
Unit Details
Department: Skilled Nursing Unit, with Wound Care and Respiratory Therapy on site
Unit Size: 23 beds, 45 staff members
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 5:1
Schedule
Full-Time | Day Shift | (3) 12-hour shifts per week, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Charge Nurse for the Skilled Nursing Unit, providing clinical leadership and operational oversight during assigned shifts
- Coordinate patient care and patient flow while ensuring safe staffing and appropriate resource utilization
- Support, mentor, and guide nursing staff, promoting teamwork and professional development
- Collaborate closely with physicians, case management, therapy services, and other interdisciplinary team members
- Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and standards
- Monitor patient conditions, address clinical concerns, and escalate issues as needed
- Foster a positive, respectful, and supportive unit culture
- Utilize nursing judgment and reasoning to make precise health assessments, ensuring these assessments align with standard practices
- Check nursing procedures and use research to make changes
- Demonstrate caring practices by addressing both emotional and physical discomfort, aiming to foster healing and prevent excess distress
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
- Current Texas RN license
- At least 2 years of clinical experience required; 3 years preferred
- Previous experience in Skilled Nursing, medical-surgical acute care, or long-term acute care strongly preferred
- Prior Charge Nurse or leadership experience preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
- Commitment to teamwork, patient safety, and staff support
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire
Key Success Factors
- Familiarity with nursing and patient care protocols and practices
- Proven communication skills both in speech and writing
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities coupled with smart critical thinking skills
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. Offerings may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our core values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart
- We never settle by constantly striving for better
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.