RN Charge Skilled Nursing

RN Charge - Skilled Nursing Unit

Baylor Scott & White Health | Continuing Care Hospital (CCH)

Temple, TX

Full-Time | Day Shift | (3) 12-Hour Shifts per Week, 6A-6P

Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital (CCH) in Temple is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse to lead our Skilled Nursing Unit on day shift. This role is ideal for a strong clinical RN who enjoys mentoring others, coordinating care, and making a direct impact on both patients and staff.

About Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital

Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple is a 48-bed, highly advanced medical facility offering private patient rooms and 24-hour access to an on-site physician team . Our modern, patient-focused hospital provides acute care for patients requiring extended hospital stays , including recovery following serious illness or surgery. The hospital is also home to our Skilled Nursing Unit , delivering high-quality, hands-on nursing care in a collaborative environment.

CCH truly feels like a small family . Our staff and interdisciplinary teams know and support one another, work hard together, and genuinely enjoy what they do. Every decision is made with the best interest of both our patients and our team members in mind.

Unit Details

• Department: Skilled Nursing Unit, Wound Care and RT on site

• Unit Size: 23 beds, 45 staff members

• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 5:1

Position Details

• Job Title: RN Charge

• Status: Full-Time

• Schedule: Day Shift, (3) 12-hour shifts per week, 6A-6P

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Charge Nurse for the Skilled Nursing Unit, providing clinical leadership and operational oversight during assigned shifts

• Coordinate patient care and patient flow while ensuring safe staffing and appropriate resource utilization

• Support, mentor, and guide nursing staff, promoting teamwork and professional development

• Collaborate closely with physicians, case management, therapy services, and other interdisciplinary team members

• Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and standards

• Monitor patient conditions, address clinical concerns, and escalate issues as needed

• Foster a positive, respectful, and supportive unit culture

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program

• Current Texas RN license

• 3 years of clinical experience required

• Previous experience in Skilled Nursing, MS acute care, or long-term acute care, strongly preferred

• Prior charge nurse or leadership experience preferred

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills

• Commitment to teamwork, patient safety, and staff support

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.

• We never settle by constantly striving for better.

• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.

• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

• Tuition Reimbursement

• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

Registered Nurse Charge oversees patient care, follows nursing regulations, and fulfills the organization's priorities. This enhances responsibility to promote the mission. The main tasks involve evaluating patients, identifying nursing diagnoses, creating personalized care plans, and assessing patient responses.

Essential Functions of the Role

• You will utilize nursing judgment and reasoning to make precise health assessments, ensuring these assessments align with standard practices.

• You will check nursing procedures. Use research to make changes.

• You will demonstrate caring practices by addressing both emotional and physical discomfort, aiming to foster healing and prevent excess distress.

Key Success Factors

• Familiarity with nursing and patient care protocols and practices.

• Proven communication skills both in speech and writing.

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities coupled with smart critical thinking skills.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone who has completed an established program in Nursing.

• At least (2) two years in the field.

• Registered Nurse License.

• You must have Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of being hired.

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.