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Posted July 16, 2026
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Staff)

Charge Nurse (RN)

Plainview, Texas, United States Full Time
Reference: 45428BR

Position Description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a fulfilling career where your skills and empathy truly make a difference? Join our team as a Charge Nurse (RN). At Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care , be a part of a team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare.

We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities across West Texas with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Our Values-Based Culture guides us in everything we do, ensuring patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Charge Nurse, you will play a vital role in our healthcare team by providing high-quality nursing care and supporting unit objectives and administrative policies. You will be performing both general and specialized nursing duties within your legal scope of practice. In this role, you will assist the Facility Health Administrator (FHA) in overseeing clinic personnel. You will also interact regularly with both patients and clinic staff to ensure the delivery of safe and competent care.

Department

Plainview Formby Unit

Major/Essential Functions

  • Makes daily assignments and ensures completion of tasks.
  • Communicates patient data using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to support decision making and improve patient care.
  • Administers or assists with medication administration and documentation.
  • Supports unit goals by attending meetings and sharing information with staff.
  • Participates in quality audits.
  • Maintains documentation to ensure standards of care and policy compliance.
  • Conducts job evaluations and handles disciplinary actions.
  • Keeps accurate records of employee performance.


Occasional Duties

Occasionally may be asked to backfill a shortage of staff on weekends if needed.

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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