Charge Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Sutter Health•Tracy, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the coordination of patient care services for the respective clinical specialty, patient population, and assigned unit(s)/shift. Uses organizational, clinical, communication, and problem solving skills to assist in managing the patient work flow on assigned shift. Serves as a role model and clinical expert for the delivery of professional nursing care and provides leadership in developing and maintaining optimal patient care standards. Effectively provides age appropriate patient care. Participates in patient/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. Adheres and promotes to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

Requirements

ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support required for departments requiring cardiac, telemetry monitoring, or OB monitoring as determined by the hiring manager.
PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support if caring for pediatric patients.
AFM-Advanced Fetal Monitoring: Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider: Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit SAH Family Birthing Center SAH Emergency Department within one year.
TNCC-Trauma Nursing Corp Course if required by the entity Department: Wound Care.
CWOCN-Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse.
8 years recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/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 patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities.
Knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
Ability to lead and mentor staff in clinical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment.
Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations.
Ability to use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Hiring manager is responsible for submitting certification additions and renewals for inclusion in Workday.

Responsibilities

Coordination of patient care services for the respective clinical specialty, patient population, and assigned unit(s)/shift.
Assisting in managing patient work flow on assigned shift using organizational, clinical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Serving as a role model and clinical expert for professional nursing care delivery.
Providing leadership in developing and maintaining optimal patient care standards.
Providing age-appropriate patient care.
Participating in patient/family teaching.
Working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
Adhering to and promoting hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
Ensuring the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Building collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Prioritizing assignments and working within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.