RN Charge - Prompt Care (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

8d • $62 - $83

About The Position

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, oversight of daily clinic operations and patient flow. 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. The Charge Nurse collaborates with the medical providers and interprets the medical plan to staff members. They provide patient care, patient and staff education, emotional support and education of families and the community. The Charge Nurse performs these functions in accordance with the mission and philosophy, standards policies, and practices of Enloe Medical Center.

Requirements

• One year clinical experience in an acute care facility
• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Current CPR certification
• ACLS within 6 months of hire/transfer
• PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer (Current employees have until December 31, 2015 to obtain)
• Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family in crisis in the ambulatory setting.
• Must have the ability to lead, motivate, delegate, analyze information and problem solve.
• Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Two year clinical experience in an ambulatory clinic/emergency department
• One year supervisory role such as charge nurse

Responsibilities

• providing unit specific management leadership in the areas of first-point-of-contact supervision
• oversight of daily clinic operations and patient flow
• directing performance and supervise assigned staff members and assist the next level of management in directing care of the patient and support of the family
• collaborating with the medical providers and interprets the medical plan to staff members
• providing patient care, patient and staff education, emotional support and education of families and the community

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed