Job Description :
The Endoscopy Charge Nurse position at Houston Methodist is seeking a licensed professional Registered Nurse (RN) with at least 24 months of clinical nursing experience.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing and demonstrate progressive leadership skills.
The Charge Nurse is responsible for creating a safe environment for the management and delivery of patient care, while also serving as a role model, coach, and mentor to department personnel.
The position involves providing nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment, and assisting in coaching and mentoring staff in areas of clinical and professional practice.
Other responsibilities include 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.
This position also plays a key role in fostering staff engagement, team dynamics, continuous improvement, financial targets, and practice changes to improve patient care or unit operations.
The Endoscopy Charge Nurse will also be involved in quality and safety initiatives, service standards, patient and family-centered care, and collaboration with other departments regarding patient care issues.
- Requirements :
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing
- Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with progressive leadership skills
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Texas State Licensure and / or Compact State Licensure within 60 days OR RN-Temp - Temporary State Licensure within 60 days
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA)
- Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit / service line
Benefits :
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Retirement plans
- Employee wellness programs
- Paid time off