"Charge Nurse (RN)"

Extended Job Title

Charge Nurse (RN)

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for nursing care at a unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Implements unit objectives and administrative policies. This position is under clinical supervision of the Unit Director of Nurses.

Requisition ID

42016BR

Major/Essential Functions

• Makes daily assignments as appropriate and ensures all daily assignments are accomplished.
• Communicates patient data using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to support decision-making to improve patient care.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
• Administer or assist with administration and documentation of medication.
• Assists in admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Develop and insure nursing standards are met.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Maintain documentation and records.

In addition to the base position compensation, we offer shift differential pay for night and weekend shifts: Registered Nurse Shift Differential:

• 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 Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Lubbock

Department

RMF - Ward

Job Type

Full Time

Shift

Other

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.