Charge Registered Nurse (RN), Post-Surgical Medical-Surgical

Job overview

The Charge Registered Nurse (RN), Post-Surgical Medical-Surgical role is onsite in Tyler, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position is with UT Health Tyler, the system’s flagship hospital serving the region. The charge nurse coordinates care for the unit’s patient population and provides clinical supervision to staff, supporting continuous, appropriate care and hospital and departmental goals. The role oversees care plans and works with medical staff to ensure care follows physician orders and treatment protocols.

What you'll do

• Coordinate and administer care to the unit’s patient population
• provide clinical supervision to clinical, professional, and auxiliary staff
• work cooperatively with medical staff
• manage departmental activities in accordance with policy
• oversee implementation of patient care plans.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

charge registered nurse

post-surgical

medical-surgical

tyler tx

ut health east texas

patient care

clinical supervision

care coordination

texas rn license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, tuition assistance, career growth opportunities, and wellness, education, and financial well-being resources.

Why this role

Texas RN license required; BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer and before direct patient care; ACLS within six months. Three years of inpatient or acute-care nursing and one year of charge nurse experience are preferred.

About the employer

UT Health East Texas is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.