Registered Nurse III - Charge Nurse - NICU Level III

Hiring Post: Registered Nurse III – Charge Nurse – NICU Level III – LBJ Hospital – Full-Time Nights Compensation: $47.37 to $57.80/hour Career Area: Nursing/RN Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026 Position Type: Full-Time Job ID: 179345 Benefits Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage $10k student loan repayment Shift differentials for nights, weekends, and holidays Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance Life and AD&D insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Subsidized parking Access to a credit union Employee disaster relief support Tuition Reimbursement available after 6 months of employment Professional development and leadership opportunities About the Position Harris Health is seeking a Registered Nurse III – Charge Nurse to join the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital for full-time night shifts. The Nurse Clinician III is an experienced clinical specialist who provides safe, high-quality neonatal nursing care while demonstrating strong clinical leadership. In this role, you will independently manage patients with conditions commonly treated in the NICU, apply established clinical standards and algorithms, and recognize when additional resources or support are needed. As a Charge Nurse, you will help guide clinical operations, support nursing staff, coordinate patient care, and promote a professional practice environment focused on safety, collaboration, and exceptional outcomes for newborns and their families. About Harris Health System Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas . As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services, with a focus on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients. Ben Taub Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center, and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, a Level III Trauma Center, anchor Harris Health’s network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence , NCQA patient-centered care , and strong academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine , McGovern Medical School at UTHealth , and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center . At Harris Health, employees are supported by a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to Leading with Love . Requirements Education Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred Licensure and Certification Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas Basic Life Support certification from an American Heart Association or Red Cross-approved program Additional certifications required by the unit or service Designated professional nursing certification for the specialty Experience Minimum of 3 years of Registered Nurse experience Clinical Performance Annual performance review, résumé, CV, or professional portfolio must demonstrate leadership within a professional nursing practice environment Clinical Leadership Minimum of 1 year of clinical leadership experience Must meet at least 2 recognized leadership criteria, such as: Charge Nurse Preceptor Mentor Specialty certification Shared Governance Chair Quality Improvement Champion Communication Skills Above-average verbal communication with frequent public contact Strong written communication skills Bilingual skills preferred Ability to accurately communicate clinical information in English verbally and in writing Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and significant others Knowledge and Skills Medical terminology Mathematics Computer proficiency Clinical leadership and neonatal critical care expertise Work Schedule Full-time night shift Flexible availability for weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage Supervisory Responsibilities Yes Reports to the designated supervisor Join a Magnet®-recognized healthcare system where your NICU expertise, leadership skills, and compassion can improve outcomes for Harris County’s most vulnerable patients and families. Lead a Level III NICU team while delivering exceptional neonatal care in a mission-driven environment. Note: This description reflects the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr