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Job Description
Charge Nurse
41905BR
41905BR
Position Description
Employees in this classification are responsible for nursing care at a correctional unit. Implements unit objectives and administrative policies. This position is under clinical supervision of the Unit Director of Nurses.
Major/Essential Functions- Provides direct nursing services to patients in the health facility following standards of care of the department. Timely, concisely, and appropriately documents activities in patients' health records.
- Ensures health facility clinical team timely, concisely, and appropriately documents patient care activities in patients' health records. Establishes and executes departmental standards for clinical documentation with health facility leadership and providers.
- Ensures health facility clinical team is appropriately trained and supported to effectively provide clinical services to patients. Includes managing departmental standards, regular competency assessments of team members.
- Ensures the clinical activities are in compliance with departmental standards, all laws and regulations. Monitors health quality through assessment, audit, and response to audits.
- Leads investigations and responses to observed concerns, incidents reported, and/or audits to ensure appropriate corrective action plans are created, implemented, and monitored.
- Ensures team members have current and accurate records of performance, credentials, and other assessments to support the department's activities in ensuring appropriate care and departmental compliance expectations are met.
- Coordinates with clinical team members and other Charge RNs to ensure appropriate staffing at all times is met at the health facility. Including coordinating external staffing.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in the job classification and/or position description.
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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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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