Charge Nurse, Neuroscience ICU
About The Position
As a Charge Nurse at Community Health System, you oversee daily clinical operations and support your care team to ensure safe, high quality patient care. You serve as the main liaison for your assigned area, working with physicians, staff, patients and families. You’ll coordinate patient flow, guide staff assignments and take responsibility for patient safety, quality and regulatory activities across the unit. You lead with purpose, grow your leadership skills and make a visible impact every shift, supported by a team that values your voice, your judgment and your commitment to excellent care. Our Neuroscience team at Community Regional was one of just 11 neuroscience intensive care units in the U.S. to earn a Beacon Gold Award of Excellence. As part of our Level I Trauma Center, the largest of three acute care hospitals, you will be key to the continuum of care of Valley patients and beyond! In this 30-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:2, you will work closely with fellow team members, including our Neurological Intensivists, who provide teaching in an individualized or group setting. Procedures such as placing external ventricular drains, ICP monitors, line placement, and lumbar drains are examples of the credentials and training our team members have. Your role here will also include opportunities for growing your skillset as well as educational training so that you can qualify to pursue additional certifications within Neuroscience (i.e., ENLS, CCRN, CRRT, Trauma Care, etc.) and advancement opportunities within the clinical nurse ladder.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
- 2 years of experience as a staff RN in the area of assignment or demonstrated competency by achieving a minimum of 35 points on the RN Competency Model Evaluation form required
- 6 months of experience as a Relief Charge RN, or in a team leadership role required
- RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required
- BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily clinical operations and support the care team to ensure safe, high quality patient care.
- Serve as the main liaison for the assigned area, working with physicians, staff, patients and families.
- Coordinate patient flow.
- Guide staff assignments.
- Take responsibility for patient safety, quality and regulatory activities across the unit.
- Lead with purpose and grow leadership skills.
- Make a visible impact every shift.
- Work closely with fellow team members, including Neurological Intensivists.
- Pursue additional certifications within Neuroscience (i.e., ENLS, CCRN, CRRT, Trauma Care, etc.).
- Pursue advancement opportunities within the clinical nurse ladder.
Benefits
- Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service
- Progressive sign-on incentive paid over time for eligible candidates
- Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas)
- RN Advancement Pathway for growth, built for nurses, by nurses
- Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
- Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
- Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
- Free parking and electric charging
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
