Charge Registered Nurse / RN LDRP

Join our team as a night shift,   full-time , Labor & Delivery Recovery Post Partum (LDRP) Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Athens, 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 Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke-ready facility; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit, radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.

• 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 the 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 accordance with hospital and departmental policy and ensures that care is delivered consistent with physician 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 
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
  Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of employment 

Preferred Job Requirements: 

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