Charge Nurse, Emergency Department

Organization:

SSMC-Sutter Solano Medical Center

Position Overview:

Responsible for the coordination of patient care services for the respective clinical specialty, patient population, and assigned unit(s)/shift. Uses organizational, clinical, communication, and problem solving skills to assist in managing the patient work flow on assigned shift. Serves as a role model and clinical expert for the delivery of professional nursing care and provides leadership in developing and maintaining optimal patient care standards. Effectively provides age appropriate patient care. Participates in patient/family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Adheres and promotes to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided.

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support

• TNCC-Trauma Nursing Corp Course if required by the entity

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.

• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.

• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

• Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities.

• Knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.

• Demonstrates ability to lead and mentor staff in clinical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills.

• Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment.

• Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations.

• Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.

• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Job Shift:

Nights

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

12

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

30

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $74.80 to $100.09 / hour

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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