RN-Charge PACA (Full-Time, Days)
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 the medical plan for staff, directs performance, supervises assigned staff, and assists the next level of management in directing patient care and supporting families. The Charge Nurse also supports the service excellence mission of Enloe Medical Center and the Surgery Services Department. The role requires technical competence, professional clinical judgment, effective communication, sensitivity to patients and families in crisis, and the ability to organize and prioritize work in a demanding environment. The Charge Nurse participates in continuing education, unit-based quality-improvement task forces, and preceptor programs, and serves as a department resource and positive role model.
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.
- PALS certification within one year of employment.
- Basic Arrhythmia Class within one year of employment; the department tracks completion.
- Demonstrated technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills, and sensitivity for 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 and remain calm, efficient, and focused in a demanding environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability and willingness to participate actively in continuing education, unit-based quality-improvement 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.
- Educate patients and staff, and provide emotional support and education to families and the community.
- Collaborate with physicians and interpret the medical plan 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 and unit-based quality-improvement task forces.
- Participate in preceptor programs, train students, and serve as a department resource and positive role model.
- Support the service excellence mission of Enloe Medical Center and the Surgery Services Department.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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