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Posted May 26, 2026
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Staff)

Charge Nurse (RN)

Lubbock, Texas, United States Full Time
Reference: 42016BR

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for nursing care at a unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Implements unit objectives and administrative policies. This position is under clinical supervision of the Unit Director of Nurses.

Department

RMF - Ward

Major/Essential Functions

  • Makes daily assignments as appropriate and ensures all daily assignments are accomplished.
  • Communicates patient data using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to support decision-making to improve patient care.
  • Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
  • Administer or assist with administration and documentation of medication.
  • Assists in admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures.
  • Develop and insure nursing standards are met.
  • Respond to emergencies.
  • Maintain documentation and records.
In addition to the base position compensation, we offer shift differential pay for night and weekend shifts:
Registered Nurse Shift Differential:
  • Day Shift Employees: Earn an extra $4.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Night Shift Employees:
    • Earn an extra $4.00 per hour for shifts worked Monday through Friday.
    • Earn an extra $8.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.


Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
  • Two years of nursing experience, with at least 6 months of that experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • Possession of a valid, current RN license as approved by the Texas State Board of Examiners.


EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.

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