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Charge Nurse
Position Description: Employees in this classification are responsible for nursing care at the unit. Implements unit objectives and administrative policies. This position is under the clinical supervision of the Unit Director of Nursing.
Major/Essential Functions: • Clinical Operations Oversight - Greater than or equal to 95% compliance with organizational, state, and regulatory clinical standards. 100% shift coverage with appropriate staff skill mix. Greater than or equal to 98% timely completion of delegated patient care tasks per shift. Less than or equal to 2% medication error rate attributable to delegation/supervision issues. 100% completion of daily safety rounds and shift reports. • Staff Supervision and Development - 100% completion of annual performance evaluations by deadline. Greater than or equal to 98% staff completion rate for required annual competencies. Documentation of real-time coaching or corrective action within 24 hours of identified issues. • Quality and Compliance - Greater than or equal to 98% audit score on internal/external compliance reviews. 100% corrective action plans initiated within 5 business days of identified deficiency. Greater than or equal to 98% participation rate in quality improvement initiatives. • Clinical Care and Documentation - Sick call response timeliness: Greater than or equal to 95% of sick call requests triaged within appropriate timeframe. Emergency response time: Average response less than or equal to 2 minutes from call to arrival. Hospital transfer appropriateness: 100% of transfers meeting clinical criteria. CN Rounding: 100% completion. Documentation timeliness: Greater than or equal to 98% of nursing notes completed by end of shift. • Patient Care Coordination - Greater than or equal to 95% completion of interdisciplinary care coordination documentation. 100% timely escalation of high-risk patients per protocol. • Communication and Reporting - 100% incident reports submitted within required reporting window. 100% shift handoff reports completed using approved format. Less than or equal to 2% communication-related adverse event rate. Attendance at greater than or equal to 95% of required leadership/clinical meetings. • Other Duties as Assigned - Demonstrates flexibility in supporting operational needs, including cross-coverage and special assignments. Maintains performance standards consistent with primary job functions when performing additional duties.
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.
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.
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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.