Charge Nurse, Surgery

Community Health System•Fresno, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical and Procedural (S&P) Services - Charge Nurse for Community Health System (CHS) has daily oversight and supportive resourcing of the clinical staff and the management of patient care. They serve as the primary liaison for an assigned care area with physicians, staff, patients, and families. They are responsible for coordinating patient flow and staff assignments and the oversight of patient safety, quality, and regulatory activities within the surgical and procedural area.

Requirements

2 years experience as a staff RN in the area of assignment or demonstrated competency
6 months experience as a Relief Charge RN or in a team leadership role
RN – Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California
BLS – Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

Daily oversight and supportive resourcing of the clinical staff and the management of patient care.
Serve as the primary liaison for an assigned care area with physicians, staff, patients, and families.
Coordinating patient flow and staff assignments
Oversight of patient safety, quality, and regulatory activities within the surgical and procedural area.

Benefits

Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes
Direct impact on quality patient care
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
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
403(b) retirement plan with up to 7% matching contributions
Free parking and electric charging
Great food options with on-demand ordering
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