Acute Care Charge Nurse
About The Position
The Acute Care Charge Nurse reports to the Acute Care Nursing Manager and ensures the delivery of professional care to the assigned patient population. The Charge Nurse utilizes the nursing process and continuous quality improvement principles while collaborating with the healthcare team. The Charge Nurse is responsible for supervising all department staff, assigning duties, and ensuring work meets standards for accuracy, organization, and policy compliance, overseeing the department's daily operations, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, providing backup support to the Emergency Department (ED) as needed, and ensuring the highest level of patient care is maintained at all times.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse License in California
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- A minimum of three (3) years nursing experience.
- One (1) year of leadership experience.
- Possess typing skills and general computer experience.
- Possess skills in time management and organization.
- Must have great interpersonal skills.
- Possess verbal ability to understand oral and written instructions stated in medical terms and ability to communicate with and exchange information with hospital staff and patients
Responsibilities
- Assumes the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing Plans, organizes and directs all activities.
- Is willing to work beyond normal schedule when necessary.
- Maintains composure when confronted with job stress or emergency situations.
- Responsible for optimal, cost effective staffing ratios and call off procedures. Monitors staff activity and productivity.
- Communicates often, appropriately, and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.
Benefits
- Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
- Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
- Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
- Considerable Paid Time Off
- Inclusive and connected work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
- Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay
- PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or [email protected]
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
