Charge Registered Nurse Surgery

Charge Registered Nurse (Full Time-Days) – Surgery

Work location: Texas Health Allen, 1105 Central Expwy North TX 75013
Work hours: Full Time – 40 Hours/Week;
Day Shift – 6:00 am – 2:30 pm with on‑call requirements

• Fast‑paced, high‑volume surgery department
• The professional nurse exhibits an understanding of basic human needs
• The professional nurse demonstrates recognition and understanding of the patient’s affiliations

• Nursing Diploma, Nursing or associate’s degree required;
  Bachelor’s Degree Nursing preferred
• 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting required
• 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting preferred
• Experience as a Surgical Charge Nurse leadership preferred
• RN – Registered Nurse Upon Hire Req And
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Req And

• Texas Health’s nursing theory is the Quality Caring Model developed by Dr. Joanne Duffy. A nursing theory has principles that underlie the art of nursing and drive the science behind our practice. The eight caring factors listed below must be demonstrated by all nurses, and charge nurses must model this behavior consistently.
• Basic Human Needs – Respond to others' priorities regarding safety, physical, psychological and social needs
• Human Respect – Honor the worth of humans through unconditional acceptance
• Affiliation Needs – Engage family/caregivers in health‑care situations
• Appreciation of Unique Meanings – Concerned with understanding another's frame of reference
• Mutual Problem Solving – Professional behaviors that help patients and families understand how to confront, learn about, and think about their health and illness; involves a reciprocal, shared approach with resulting decisions acceptable to involved parties

• Benefits include 401(k), PTO, medical, dental, paid parental leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and several other benefits
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC)
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth

Texas Health Allen has served the local community and surrounding areas of Collin County since 2000. We’re an 88‑bed, acute‑care, full‑service hospital providing exceptional care to Allen, Lucas, Fairview, McKinney, Melissa, Wylie, and surrounding cities. We specialize in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, advanced cardiology and electrophysiology services, orthopedic and spine services, and comprehensive women’s and infants’ care. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center and STEMI receiving facility with more than 500 physicians practicing in more than 25 specialties.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

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