AHD Charge Nurse

Alameda Health Sytem; Alameda, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 149,000; Part time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a part-time Charge Nurse (Internal Only) in Alameda, CA. The role oversees nursing staff in AHD West Med/Surg, ensuring high-quality patient care during the day shift.

The incumbent will perform nurse leader rounds, coordinate assignments, and ensure regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include monitoring infection control, quality assurance, and care continuity, with duties extending to occasional direct patient care during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required; BSN preferred.
• Experience: Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse II with AHS or three years full‑time nursing in a large acute facility.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid California RN license; ACLS/BLS/CPI/PALS as required by unit.
• CCR N/other specialty certifications as applicable per unit.

Responsibilities

• Lead nurse on assigned shift; supervise nursing and support staff; ensure optimal patient care.
• Perform nurse leader rounds and reassign staff as needed; assist and guide team.
• Monitor compliance with state/national standards and internal policies.
• Oversee infection control, quality assurance, and continuity of care; coordinate with other departments.
• Maintain safe and therapeutic environment; communicate needs or issues to supervisor.
• Complete unit charge nurse checklist and Sentact rounding; may assist in patient care in emergencies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

AHD Charge Nurse Internal Only

Available to current Alameda Health System employees only

• Alameda, CA
• Alameda Hospital
• AHD West Med/Surg
• Part Time - Day
• Nursing
• $84.53 - $108.41
• Req #: 44780-33308
• FTE: 0.8
• Posted: September 23, 2026

Summary

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the AH Charge Nurse will act as lead person for nursing or nursing support personnel and to be responsible for the operation of an assigned area for each shift and ensure optimal patient care; plans, implements, and evaluates patient care. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

• During the course of a shift, performs Nurse Leader rounds to all patients in assigned area to assess nursing care and status of assignment of personnel; makes reassignment asnecessary and provides assistance, teaching, or guidance as needed.
• Gathers and assess information about patients to meet nursing needs; assists and consults with physician in the performance of procedures and diagnostic tests;contacts physicians and/or other departments to obtain or provide patient information.
• Monitors implementation of standards set by State and National regulatory and/or accrediting agencies; verifies that administrative and personnel procedures are completed accurately; interprets and implements policies, procedures and regulations.
• Monitors the regularity of programs providing for infection control, quality assurance, continuity of care, teaching of patients, and coordination of care with other departments.
• Participates in promoting a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for patient and families; set up and controls the environment essential for infection control.
• Promotes cordial and productive patterns of communication among staff, patients and family members; communicates regularly to immediate supervisor any needs, problems or suggestions.
• Completes Sentact Rounding as directed
• Completes unit’s daily charge nurse checklist
• May need to temporarily go into patient care in emergent situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred. Minimum Experience: Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse II with AHS or the equivalent of three years full-time professional nursing experience in a large acute facility in the clinical area of application. (NOTE: a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school may be substituted for one year of the required experience.)

Preferred License/Certifications: CCRN - Critical Care Registered Nurse is desirable. (For Intensive Care Unit)

Preferred Licenses/Certifications: CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse is desirable (for Emergency Department positions).

Preferred Licenses/Certifications: PCCN – Progressive Care Nursing is desirable (Telemetry Department positions).

Required Licenses/Certifications: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - issued by AHA - American Heart Association, may be required per facility or unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Required Licenses/Certifications: CPI -Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for certain positions in the Emergency Department).

Required Licenses/Certifications: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification- AHA American Heart Association (Required for Emergency Department).

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.