About this opportunity
Harris Health lists this Registered Nurse III – Charge Nurse – NICU Level III opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
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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.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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