"Charge Nurse (RN)"

Extended Job Title

Charge Nurse (RN)

Position Description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a fulfilling career where your skills and empathy truly make a difference? Join our team as a Charge Nurse (RN). At Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care, be a part of a team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare.

We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities across West Texas with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Our Values-Based Culture guides us in everything we do, ensuring patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Charge Nurse, you will play a vital role in our healthcare team by providing high-quality nursing care and supporting unit objectives and administrative policies. You will work under the supervision of the Unit Director of Nurses, performing both general and specialized nursing duties within your legal scope of practice. In this role, you will assist the Director of Nurses in overseeing clinic personnel and may step in for them when they are absent. You will also interact regularly with both patients and clinic staff to ensure the delivery of safe and competent care.

Major/Essential Functions

• Makes daily assignments and ensures completion of tasks.
• Communicates patient data using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to support decision making and improve patient care.
• Administers or assists with medication administration and documentation.
• Supports unit goals by attending meetings and sharing information with staff.
• Participates in quality audits.
• Maintains documentation to ensure standards of care and policy compliance.
• Conducts job evaluations and handles disciplinary actions.
• Keeps accurate records of employee performance.

Why Join Us?

In addition to competitive base salary, we offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits – Enjoy full benefits through the State of Texas, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, retirement plans, and more.
• Purpose-Driven Work –Make a direct impact on the health and well-being of a diverse patient population.
• Career Growth – Advance your skills with paid training, continuing education, leadership programs, and opportunities for promotion.
• Loan Forgiveness – Qualify for programs that help ease student debt.
• Supportive Team – Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment alongside dedicated healthcare professionals.
• Day Shift Only:
  • Work Hours 5:00AM-5:00PM
  • No Night Shift
• Competitive Pay – Earn a strong salary plus shift differential:
  • Weekend Differential : +$3/hr on weekends

Join us and build a fulfilling career in a unique healthcare setting!

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.

Requisition ID

41644BR

Job Type

Full Time

Work Location

Lamesa

Department

Lamesa Smith Unit

Shift

Day

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

$41.00 Hourly

Pay Grade Maximum

$44.00 Hourly