RN OR CHARGE NURSE bei Legent Health

About Legent Health

At Legent Health, our mission is simple yet profound: “To provide first-class health care that puts YOU first.”

Our vision reflects our commitment to excellence: “Through robust physician partnerships, become a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality healthcare focused on the patient and available to everyone.”

Our values, also known as our brand pillars, define how we stay true to our identity in the healthcare industry and the communities we serve. These values are central to everything we do:

• Respect: We honor the time and trust of both patients and physicians by delivering organized, efficient services that ensure a seamless healthcare experience.
• Service: We are committed to highly personalized care for patients, their families, and the physicians who serve them, driving optimal outcomes for all.
• Leadership: We strive to be a trusted leader through innovation, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to excellence across our employees and partners.

Joining Legent Health means being part of a team that lives these principles every day, as we build a future focused on compassionate, quality care.

About the Role

The ER Charge nurse specializes in assessing, intervening, and stabilizing a variety of trauma and illnesses with decisive action. Due to the range of medical conditions that may require urgent treatment and care, they must be knowledgeable about general as well as specific health issues. We are looking for a highly competent and well-organized professional who values safety, dignity and respect, and patient wellness above all else. We focus on providing the best care possible while ensuring patient satisfaction in every interaction. The Charge Nurse is responsible for making sure those values are always reflected in his or her staff. 

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Ensures that Departmental mission and objectives are maintained for the unit with interpretation of these objectives to staff as necessary. 
• Coordinates Departmental activities with responsibility for the assessment of the quality and efficiency of these activities. 
• Assesses complexity of patient care and Department service needs to coordinate assignment of nursing staff to meet all required services on his/ her designated shift. 
• Maintains necessary transfer log, emergency department log, department audits and necessary audits to assure the department and staff meet expected standards of care. 
• Supervises personnel providing direct patient care, with delegation of activities based on patient care needs and competencies of available patient care staff. 
• Provides direct and ongoing supervision of staff about schedules, conflict resolution, and personnel policy compliance, including input for performance evaluations. 
• Ensures implementation of operational standards which promote the maintenance of patient rights including, but not limited to: 
• Informed consent. 
• Clarification of patient expectations. 
• Explanation of treatment processes. 
• Maintenance of confidentiality of patient information. 
• Maintenance of patient privacy by minimizing exposure during all procedures. 
• Adaptation of care to all ages of patients served. 
• Ethical considerations. 
• Handling of patient complaints. 
• In collaboration with other members of the management team, this individual is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in unit. 
• Functions as a resource person for staff members and assists in necessary education of individual members of the nursing staff. 
• Assumes responsibility for the overall quality of nursing care provided when s/he is on duty. 
• Supports the overall departments and directors’ goals. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school. 
• BSN required. 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in ER setting. 
• Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse. 
• Minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience as a licensed RN. 
• Current and active CPR certification. 
• Charge Nurse Experience Preferred. 
• Computer skills preferred. 

Why Join Legent Health?

Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally within a supportive, values-driven culture.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package 
• Paid time off and wellness programs
• Career development and training opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance:
 Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.