Charge Nurse, Surgery

Sutter Health; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Union access

Job summary

Sutter Eden Medical Center is seeking a seasoned RN to coordinate patient care across clinical specialties and units. You will mentor nursing staff, lead workflow improvements, and ensure high standards of professional practice within hospital policies.

The role emphasizes patient education, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and adherence to privacy and regulatory requirements to optimize patient experience.

Qualifications

• RN license for the state where care is provided.
• BLS required; ACLS certification preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.
• 8 years of recent relevant nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care services for the clinical specialty and assigned unit(s)/shift.
• Provide leadership in delivering professional nursing care and mentoring staff.
• Teach patients and families and ensure adherence to hospital policies and regulations.
• Promote privacy and security of patient health information (PHI) and collaborate with care teams.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient care coordination

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

PHI privacy

Time management

Team mentoring

Policy adherence

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

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

Organization

SEMC - Sutter Eden 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.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Required
• BSN Preferred

Job Description:

Certification & Licensure

• RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

32

Employee Status

Regular

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

Pay Range is $89.16 to $120.63 / 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.