Charge Nurse – Adult Population

Job overview

The Charge Nurse – Adult Population role is onsite in Houston, TX, working 7 a.m.–7 p.m. with every other weekend and holidays required. Compensation is not specified. The role supports nursing care for the adult population at The Menninger Clinic. The Charge Nurse directs and supervises nursing care on an assigned shift to maintain a high level of patient care. The role leads and develops nursing staff, adjusts care and staffing to unit acuity, and supports effective communication and professional practice.

What you'll do

• Lead nursing care on the assigned program
• supervise, coach, and mentor staff nurses and mental health associates
• support performance evaluations, shared governance, education, and orientation
• make budgetary recommendations
• maintain clinical knowledge
• interpret unit acuity and adjust care and staffing
• ensure effective written and verbal shift communication
• support staff development and information management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

charge nurse

adult population

houston tx

the menninger clinic

full-time

onsite

7 a.m.–7 p.m.

every other weekend

holiday work

psychiatric nursing

texas rn license

bsn

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, current Texas RN license, and two or more years of psychiatric staff nursing experience. Psychiatric mental health nursing certification is required within one year of hire or eligibility to take the exam.

About the employer

The Menninger Clinic is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.