Hiring Post: Registered Nurse III - Charge Nurse - NICU Level III - LBJ Hospital - Full-Time NightsCompensation: $47.37 to $57.80/hour
Career Area: Nursing/RN
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 179345Benefits
- 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 PositionHarris 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.
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.Apply today. 
