Charge Nurse, Medical Surgical

Sutter Health•Jackson, MS

5d•$78 - $104•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and 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. The role provides age-appropriate care. Key dimensions include clinical judgment and quality of care; caring practices; ethical practice and response to diversity; systems effectiveness; clinical inquiry and learning; and leadership and collaboration. These dimensions incorporate competencies defined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and the ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position at Sutter Amador Hospital. The schedule is nights, with 12-hour shifts and variable days, totaling 36 hours per week. Weekend work is required as needed, on a rotating basis. The position is union-represented. The pay range is $78.42 to $104.38 per hour, with starting pay determined by factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider 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 precaution policies, patient-care and privacy best practices, and changes in 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 the ability to prioritize care and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices.
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 while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment.
Ability to prioritize assignments and 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 total nursing care for patients.
Participate in patient and family teaching.
Provide leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain professional nursing practice standards in the clinical setting.
Provide age-appropriate care.
Lead and mentor staff in clinical, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills.
Prioritize patient care and assignments and meet time-sensitive activities and deadlines.
Communicate and engage team members, patients, and families, including in stressful situations.
Use established procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
Protect the privacy of each patient’s protected health information.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.