Charge Nurse / RN Med Surg

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Surgical Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Carthage, 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:

• UT Health Carthage located in Panola County, boasts 23 private patient rooms. The hospital also features a 24-hour emergency department, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke ready facility with advanced diagnostic technology, a cardiac rehabilitation program, GI lab, outpatient clinics and a sleep lab.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a Med-Surg RN:

• Coordinates and administers care to a unit specific patient population utilizing a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to ensure that each patient receives nursing care appropriate to his/her  illness or condition.
• Provides clinical supervision to th e clinical, professional, and auxiliary staff to  ensure the continuous delivery of quality patient care.
• Works cooperatively with appropriate  medical staff to ensure accomplishment of hospital and departmental goals.
• Manages departmental  activities in ac cordance with hospital and departmental policy and ensures that care is delivered  consistent with physician’s orders and treatment protocols.
• Oversees the implementation of a plan  of care appropriate to each patient’s needs.

Job Requirements:

• Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Current Texas RN License

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care

• A dvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of employment

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Two years of inpatient/acute care nursing experience
• One Year of Charge Nurse experience