Charge Nurse, Surgery

Sutter Health•Castro Valley, CA

About The Position

The Charge Nurse coordinates patient care services for the assigned clinical specialty, patient population, and unit or shift. The role uses organizational, clinical, communication, and problem-solving skills to help manage patient workflow. As a clinical expert and role model, the Charge Nurse provides leadership in developing and maintaining patient care standards and delivers age-appropriate care. The position participates in patient and family teaching and works cooperatively with nursing, ancillary, and other patient-care personnel to uphold professional nursing standards. It also promotes hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to support an optimal patient experience.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure for the state where care is provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Eight years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precautions, patient-care and privacy best practices, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing patient care and assignments and meeting time-sensitive activities.
Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and Electronic Health Records.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an ever-changing environment while managing multiple interventions.
Ability to communicate with and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
Ability to work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care services for the assigned specialty, patient population, and unit or shift.
Help manage patient workflow on the assigned shift.
Serve as a clinical role model and expert, providing leadership in developing and maintaining patient care standards.
Provide age-appropriate patient care.
Participate in patient and family teaching.
Work cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-care personnel to maintain professional nursing practice standards.
Promote hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
Lead and mentor staff in clinical, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Prioritize assignments and use critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.