Charge Nurse, Medical Surgical

Sutter Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 108,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health in Jackson, MS is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the SAH-Sutter Amador Hospital unit. The role coordinates total patient care, teaching families, and leading a collaborative nursing team during night shifts.

Requirements include California RN licensure with ACLS/BLS, BSN preferred, and about 8 years of relevant experience. The position is full-time with a 12-hour shift and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• RN-California licensure; ACLS and BLS required.
• 8 years of recent relevant nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total nursing care for patients.
• Teach patients and families; lead with ancillary teams.
• Collaborate to maintain standards of professional nursing practice.

Skills

Nursing theory

Communication

Time management

PHI privacy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

EHR

Leadership

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR (Electronic Health Record)

Outlook

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SAH-Sutter Amador Hospital

Position Overview:

Coordinates total nursing care for patients. 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. Effectively provides age appropriate care.

Important dimensions of this position consist of Clinical Judgment and Quality of Care; Caring Practices; Ethical Practice and Response to Diversity; Systems Effectiveness; Clinical Inquiry and Learning; and Leadership and Collaboration. These dimensions incorporate the competencies defined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and the ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

• Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s: BSN preferred

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

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:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

12

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed, Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

36

Employee Status:

Regular

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

Pay Range is $78.42 to $104.38 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position’s primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.