RN - Charge Perianesthesia (Part-Time, PMs)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

3d • $63 - $85

About The Position

The Charge Nurse is a licensed professional who provides unit-specific management leadership, including first-point-of-contact supervision, direct patient care, patient and staff education, and emotional support and education for families and the community. The role follows Enloe Medical Center’s mission, philosophy, standards, policies, and practices.

The Charge Nurse collaborates with physicians and interprets medical plans for staff, directs performance and supervises assigned staff, and assists the next level of management in directing patient care and supporting families. The position also contributes to the service excellence mission of Enloe Medical Center and the Surgery Services Department.

Requirements

• At least one year of RN experience in a Perianesthesia Care Unit or one year of RN-Charge experience.
• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current ACLS certificate.
• Obtain PALS within one year of employment.
• Complete a Basic Arrhythmia Class within one year of employment; the department tracks this requirement.
• Demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills, and sensitivity to patients and families in crisis.
• Ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and the public, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently and remain calm, efficient, and focused in a demanding environment.
• Willingness and ability to participate actively in continuing education, unit-based QI task forces, and preceptor programs; ability to precept students and act as a department resource and positive role model.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field.
• One year of current RN experience in a Perianesthesia Care Unit.
• Two or more years of Critical Care experience.
• Perianesthesia relief charge nurse experience.
• Certified Peri-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) and/or Certified Ambulatory Peri-Anesthesia (CAPA).

Responsibilities

• Provide first-point-of-contact supervision and unit-specific management leadership.
• Deliver direct patient care and provide education to patients and staff.
• Provide emotional support and education to families and the community.
• Collaborate with physicians and interpret medical plans for staff members.
• Direct performance and supervise assigned staff members.
• Assist the next level of management in directing patient care and supporting families.
• Participate in continuing education programs, unit-based quality improvement task forces, and preceptor programs.
• Precept and train students and serve as a department resource and positive role model.

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan, including vision insurance.
• Prescription and dental group insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO) that begins accruing immediately and can be used as it is earned.
• Extended Sick Leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed