Overview:
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Surgery (OR) Charge Nurse in Harker Heights, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more.
Responsibilities:
- The charge nurse serves as the clinical leader responsible for operations and management of the Surgery unit.
- Assumes responsibility for shift operations such as making appropriate assignments, coordinating care, resolving issues, functioning as the resource nurse, participating in staffing decisions, rounding on patients, and maintaining The Joint Commission (TJC) compliance.
Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
- Completion of education to obtain Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- RN with Texas Board of Nursing – OR – current home state license is required for multi-state license recognition through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- 1+ years of experience in a hospital surgical Cath Lab setting.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Job Requirements Preferred:
- Experience with patient safety best practices.