RN - Charge Perioperative, Surgery (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

6d • $62 - $83

About The Position

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team. This is a Friday- Sunday position. Shift: 0630-1900 POSITION SUMMARY: The Charge Nurse is a licensed professional who contributes their services to providing unit specific management leadership in the areas of first-point-of-contact supervision, direct patient care, patient and staff education, emotional support and education of families and the community in accordance with the mission and philosophy, standards policies, and practices of Enloe Health. The Charge Nurse collaborates with the physician and interprets the medical plan to staff members. They direct performance and supervise assigned staff members and assist the next level of management in directing care of the patient and support of the family.

Requirements

• One year experience in a Perioperative environment OR one year RN-Charge experience
• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Current CPR
• Current ACLS
• PALS within 1 year of employment
• Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family in crisis.
• Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients and the public.
• Must have the ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.
• Must have the ability to work in a demanding environment while remaining calm, efficient and focused.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must have the ability and willingness to actively participate in continuing education programs, unit based QI task forces and actively participates in preceptor programs.
• Must have the ability to perform as a preceptor in the training of students and new employees, and the ability to act as a department resource and a positive role model.
• Must be able to perform proficiently at intermediate and advanced levels, and must meet competency requirements.
• Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field
• Two years or more Critical Care experience
• Perioperative charge nurse or relief charge nurse experience
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's 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