Ambulatory Services Charge Nurse

Sutter Health•Santa Barbara, CA

5d•$61 - $88

About The Position

Responsible for the coordination of patient care services for the clinical specialty, patient population, and assigned location(s)/shift. Uses organizational, clinical, communication, and problem solving skills to assist in managing the patient work flow. Serves as a role model and clinical expert for the delivery of professional nursing care and provides leadership in developing and maintaining optimal patient care standards. Effectively provides age appropriate patient care. Participates in patient/family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Adheres and promotes organizational polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
2 years recent relevant experience
Expert knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology
Expert knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people
Knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), electronic health record (epic preferred)
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI)
Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Responsibilities

Coordination of patient care services
Managing patient work flow
Serve as a role model and clinical expert
Provide leadership in developing and maintaining optimal patient care standards
Provide age appropriate patient care
Participate in patient/family teaching
Work cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team personnel
Maintain standards for professional nursing practice
Adhere and promote organizational polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations