RN-Charge PACA (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

3d

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

This is a full-time, day-shift role with 10-hour shifts, variable days off, and 80 hours per pay period. The compensation range is $63.06–$85.14, with the rate based on applicable experience.

Requirements

• At least one year of RN experience in a Perianesthesia Care Unit or one year of RN-Charge experience.
• Current California Board of Registered Nursing licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current ACLS certificate.
• PALS within one year of employment.
• Basic Arrhythmia Class within one year of employment; tracked by the department.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment while remaining calm, efficient, and focused.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability and willingness to participate actively in continuing education, unit-based QI task forces, and preceptor programs.
• 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.
• Provide direct patient care, patient and staff education, and emotional support and education for 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.
• Contribute to the service excellence mission of Enloe Medical Center and the Surgery Services Department.
• Participate in continuing education programs and unit-based quality improvement task forces.
• Participate in preceptor programs, train students as a preceptor, 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.
• Generous paid time off plan that starts 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed