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Listed on 2026-08-18
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Nursing
Charge Nurse
Charge Nurse
At Houston Methodist, the Charge Nurse position is a licensed professional Registered Nurse (RN), who, as an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. This position creates an environment for the management and delivery of safe patient care. In addition to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a clinical nurse, the Charge Nurse position is a role model and coach to department personnel and assists in developing their skills and knowledge.
This position provides nursing care to a diverse patient population. Besides conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, the Charge Nurse assumes leadership responsibilities with high-level contributions at the bedside, unit, service line, and across the institution.
Responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to, leading unit and shared governance activities, assessing unit needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for both unit and hospital staff and coordinating unit and hospital-wide education in partnership with management.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section
Experience:
- Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills
Licenses and Certifications
Required:
- RN
- Registered Nurse
- Texas State Licensure
- Texas Board of Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and - BLS
- Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and - Chemotherapy credential: FCIA or ONS-CICC, or ONS-CICR (current incumbents have one year) within 90 days
Preferred:
- Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification
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