RN - Charge Perianesthesia (Part-Time, PMs)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

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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 and philosophy, standards, policies, and practices. The Charge Nurse collaborates with physicians and interprets the medical plan 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 part-time Perianesthesia position working PM shifts, with eight-hour shifts, variable days off, and 48 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.
• Obtain PALS within one year of employment.
• 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.
• Work in a demanding environment while remaining calm, efficient, and focused.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Be willing and able to participate actively in continuing education, unit-based quality improvement task forces, and preceptor programs.
• Be able 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 and patient and staff education.
• 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 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 plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as 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