Double Weekend Charge Nurse

Job Summary

We Offer Baylor Pay for weekend Double Nurses!

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Double Weekend Charge Nurse to lead our nursing team during weekend shifts, ensuring exceptional patient care and smooth unit operations. As a Charge Nurse, you will serve as the clinical leader, coordinating patient assessments, managing nursing staff, and maintaining compliance with healthcare standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced healthcare environment while fostering teamwork and delivering high-quality care to diverse patient populations. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about providing compassionate nursing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the overall coordination of patient care during weekend shifts, including triage, assessments, and treatment planning.
• Supervise and support nursing staff, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, safety standards, and documentation requirements.
• Oversee medication administration, IV infusions, wound care, catheterization, and other clinical procedures with precision and compliance.
• Utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner to document patient information accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop discharge plans, coordinate referrals, and ensure continuity of care across settings such as long-term care facilities or hospitals.
• Monitor vital signs, conduct physical examinations, and perform diagnostic evaluations including specimen collection or processing when necessary.
• Lead emergency response efforts including airway management, acute pain management, or first aid in critical situations.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain strict confidentiality of patient records while managing medical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding care plans, diagnoses such as Alzheimer's or dementia-related conditions, and treatment options.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on infection control, patient safety, and regulatory standards like NCQA or long-term care regulations.

Experience

• Proven experience working in diverse healthcare settings such as hospital medicine, critical care units (ICU/Level I & II trauma centers), skilled nursing facilities, or assisted living communities.
• Demonstrated expertise in medical-surgical nursing, geriatrics, pediatrics (including neonatal or pediatric ICU), or behavioral health environments.
• Strong background in medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and electronic health record systems like Epic or Athenahealth.
• Prior leadership experience as a charge nurse or nurse supervisor during weekend shifts is highly preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or memory care needs such as Alzheimer's disease is advantageous.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, sterile processing techniques, and aseptic techniques essential for maintaining clinical excellence.
• Ability to handle complex cases involving acute pain management, ventilator support, tube feeding management, or cardiac catheterization procedures confidently.
• Excellent communication skills for effective caregiver communication and team collaboration in high-pressure situations.

Join us to lead with energy and compassion—empowering your team while delivering outstanding patient-centered care during our busiest weekends!

Pay: $32.50 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person