Charge Nurse Medical ACE Unit

Intermountain Health • San Jose, CA

4d • $42 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Charge Nurse provides leadership and clinical expertise for the assigned shift and department while working with the department manager. The role coordinates unit resources to maintain appropriate staffing based on patients’ clinical needs and financial considerations, supports staff clinically, and models competency and professionalism. The Charge Nurse directs and coordinates patient care, supports staff accountability and development, manages staffing and resources, resolves conflicts, and promotes safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. Charge Nurse training is required.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of employment start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Unit-specific certification as required, such as ACLS or PALS.
• Experience in the assigned clinical area.
• Mentoring experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution; degree will be verified. RNs hired or promoted into this role must obtain a BSN within four years of the hire or promotion date, unless an existing education agreement takes precedence.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, social, psychological, cognitive, communicative, and developmental status as appropriate.
• Gather and evaluate information from patients, families, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, support staff, and others.
• Collaboratively develop individualized plans of care using assessment information and critical thinking, involving patients, families, the care team, and physicians, including in needed education.
• Plan and prepare patients for support needs after the current episode of care, including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.
• Direct the interdisciplinary care team through delegation, coordination, and collaboration, and provide or delegate care consistent with care plans, guidelines, and licensure provisions.
• Set priorities and coordinate patient care delivery by managing time, supplies, and resources.
• Evaluate patient responses and outcomes, revise care plans as indicated, and reassess changes.
• Model professional behavior, ensure staff accountability, and coach and develop others.
• Apply legal, ethical, and regulatory standards; practice within licensure scope and provide accurate, timely documentation.
• Estimate current- and next-shift staffing needs and match nurse skill levels to patient requirements.
• Manage premium pay and overtime cost-effectively and allocate resources appropriately.
• Provide operational and clinical leadership, set clear expectations, and hold staff accountable for outcomes and behaviors.
• Mediate conflicts involving staff, families, physicians, and other departments.
• Support clear expectations for hourly rounds, communication boards, and joint bedside reports.
• Guide staff in resolving problems, encouraging accountability, and supporting professional growth.
• Support and enforce Intermountain and unit policies and procedures related to safety, quality, compliance, and patient care.
• Activate the chain of command, rapid response, or code alerts when appropriate.
• Participate in and facilitate continuous quality improvement in clinical care, service experience, and operational effectiveness.
• Complete required Charge Nurse training.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package supporting caregiver well-being across health, security, connection, and engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level