CHARGE RN - ICU 150

Smart Hires Corporation; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 231,181,000 - 284,345,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Hires Corporation seeks a Charge Nurse to lead nursing activities during the 0700-1900 shift. You will provide direct patient care, coordinate unit activities, and liaise with the Nurse Manager to ensure safe, high-quality care for all patients.

Requirements include an active CA RN license, BLS and ACLS, NIHSS certification, and at least two years of RN experience. BSN preferred; CCRN/CCU preferred. Position is full-time, 0.9 FTE, on-site in California.

Qualifications

• Current and valid CA Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care within scope of practice.
• Coordinate activities on the nursing unit during a shift.
• Communicate with Nurse Manager and serve as a resource for care planning.

Skills

CA RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

RN experience

Education

Associate/Diploma Or Higher

Job description

Job summary

Job description/Responsibilities:

Full-Time (0.9)AM Shift (0700-1900) (Mon/Weds/Sat Sun/Mon/Thurs)APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE:$80.68 - $99.23JOB SUMMARY: The Charge Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing activities and staffs function during their shift. Responsible for the coordination of activities on the nursing unit/area during a shift. The Charge Nurse will provide direct communication with the Nurse Manager and is a resource for patient, families, nursing staff, physicians and other departments. Effectively utilizes nursing personnel, time and equipment on the unit and assists the department Manager in the daily operation of the unit. Perform direct patient care, within scope of practice. Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes in the plan of care.

1. Ability to assess and reassess pain on admission after giving pain medication and on discharge or transfer of patient and proper documentation on the patient record.
2. Coordinates and oversees the implementation of patient care for the specific shift.
3. Evaluates and prioritizes the effectiveness of care given by the health care team members based on standards of care on the specific nursing unit.
4. Assists the staff when needed, to perform selected skills correctly and in a timely manner. Acts as a resource person and role model in the clinical area.
5. Demonstrates competence in the care of pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients (when/if assigned to these patients) relative to determining each patient\?s age-related and other physical, psychosocial and cultural needs and carry out patient care activities.
6. Monitors the compliance of all team members to standards of care and hospital policies and procedures. Participates in the peer review process.
7. Assist in the selection of new staff.
8. Coordinates shift assignments and staffing requirements for next shift.
9. Provides information relevant to staff performance for annual appraisals and orientation.
10. All other duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualification: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid CA Registered Nurse license required.
2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
3. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
4. National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required.
5. BSN preferred.
6. CCRN/CCU Certification preferred
7. Minimum two years recent clinical RN experience.

No Referrals or Candidates Accepted from Recruiters or Agencies.

Job Family:Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Occupations:Registered Nurses

Degree Required:Associate/Diploma Or Higher

Educational Area of study:Health professions and related clinical sciences

Education Concentration:Nursing

Education Specialization:Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)