About this role
Charge Nurse
Position Description: Looking for a nursing career where your clinical expertise is valued and your leadership skills can make a difference? Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care is hiring Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse at the Dalby Unit, located in Post, TX.
At TTUHSC, our RN Charge Nurses serve as key members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing clinical leadership and supporting safe, compassionate, and competent patient care within a correctional healthcare setting. The RN Charge Nurse serves as the second in chain of command to the Nurse Manager, helping ensure nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care are consistently followed. This position provides clinical leadership and support to the nursing team without direct supervisory responsibilities.
About our Unit: The Dalby Unit offers a fast-paced clinical environment where LVNs play a critical role in daily patient care, emergency response, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Nurses are empowered to utilize their assessment and critical-thinking skills while contributing to positive patient outcomes. Now hiring for: • RN Charge Nurse | Rotating, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
• RN Charge Nurse | Rotating, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM This 4-on, 4 off schedule gives you extended time away from work to refresh, recharge, and enjoy more of what matters to you! Competitive Pay – Earn a strong salary plus shift differential: • Night Differential: +$4/hr on weekday nights • Weekend Differential: +$4/hr on weekend days • Weekend Night Differential: +$8/hr on weekend nights
Major/Essential Functions: • Coordinate daily operations by making and monitoring daily staff assignments to ensure smooth workflow and task completion. • Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) to document and communicate patient information, supporting informed clinical decision-making. • Assist with or perform medical exams and procedures, ensuring timely documentation of all clinical interventions in the EHR. • Administer or assist in administering medications, including accurate documentation of all medication-related activities. • Actively participate in team communication by attending meetings and relaying key updates and initiatives during regular staff meetings. • Stay current with best practices and treatment modalities to provide the highest quality of care in a correctional health setting. • Monitor and ensure timely Access to Care for patients in designated housing units during assigned shifts. • Maintain safety and accountability by performing and documenting physical counts of sharps, instruments, and facility keys. • Participate in on-call rotation as part of the clinical support team.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous Correctional Experience.
Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Occasional Duties: Contribute flexibly by performing other duties as assigned to support patient care and unit operations.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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.
Jeanne Clery Act: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Introduction: Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.
About TTUHSC: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.
Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.
Benefits: TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member: • Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members • Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more • Retirement Plans • Wellness Programs • Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.
Visa Information: TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.