RN - Charge PACA (Per Diem, Varied)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

4d • $63 - $85

About The Position

The Charge Nurse is a licensed professional who contributes unit-specific management leadership through 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 the mission, philosophy, standards, policies, and practices of Enloe Medical Center. The Charge Nurse collaborates with physicians and interprets the medical plan for staff, directs performance and supervises assigned staff, and assists the next level of management in directing patient care and family support. The position supports the service excellence mission of Enloe Medical Center and the Surgery Services Department.

This is a per diem role in ENL Perianesthesia, with a varied shift, 8-hour shift length, variable days off, and 12 hours per pay period. Compensation ranges from $63.06 to $85.14 per hour, 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 licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current ACLS certificate.
• Current PALS certification, or obtain it within six months of hire.
• Complete a Basic Arrhythmia Class within one year of employment; the department tracks completion.
• Demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills, and sensitivity toward patients and families in crisis.
• Interact professionally and communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and the public.
• Organize and prioritize work efficiently, and remain calm, efficient, and focused in a demanding environment.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Be willing and able to participate in continuing education, unit-based QI task forces, and preceptor programs; 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.
• Contribute to the service excellence mission of Enloe Medical Center and the Surgery Services Department.
• 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 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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed