Current Department Employees Only: Lead Staff Nurse - ICU

Tahoe Forest Health System; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tahoe Forest Health System seeks a Lead Staff Nurse for ICU, night shift, open to both full-time and part-time applicants. Located in Truckee, CA, this role focuses on coordinating patient care for ages 7+, leading ICU operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Required is an RN license in California, an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, and 1–2 years ICU experience. Strong leadership and EPIC/EHR proficiency are preferred to support quality care and staff development.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s Degree in Nursing (NLN/CCNE equivalence acceptable).
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in ICU or acute care.
• California RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers care to patients ages 7 and older.
• Oversees daily clinical operations to ensure quality care and service.
• Acts as Team Lead when working in ICU and coordinates staff schedules.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Educates staff on software use and coordinates with IT for issue resolution.
• Participates in data collection and department quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication

ICU experience

Team Lead

Staff scheduling

Performance improvement

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC/EHR

Job description

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Current Department Employees Only: Lead Staff Nurse - ICU

Locations

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Truckee, CA, USA

• On-site
• EAP
• Full-Time

Description

This is a open to both full-time and part-time employees and is a night shift opportunity.

Bargaining Unit: EAP

Rate of Pay: DOE

Summary

Under the general direction of the MedSurg/ ICU Manager, coordinates and delivers care to patients 7 years and older. Assists patients during their hospital stay from admission through discharge. Utilizes the nursing process to develop a plan of nursing care. The RN assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating direct and indirect nursing care, and identifying outcomes and needs for patients post discharge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs all aspects in job description of the Staff Nurse ICU.

• Is designated Team Lead when working in ICU.
• Oversees daily clinical operations, ensuring the delivery of the highest levels of clinical quality and customer service to patients in the most cost-effective manner.
• Communicates throughout the day with physicians and staff to ensure optimal coordination in the delivery of medical services.
• Assists MedSurg/ ICU Manager with interviews and training.
• Ensures adequate daily staffing.
• Implements operational changes as directed by MedSurg/ ICU Manager.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Coordinates with the MedSurg/ ICU Manager and Lead Unit Clerk to ensure accurate and complete billing and charge capture.
• Resolves customer complaints or forwards them to the MedSurg/ ICU Manager as appropriate.
• Serves as the site specialist for all computer software used to manage department operations.
• Educates staff on optimal use of the software and troubleshoots issues, coordinating with IT staff as needed.
• Coordinates ordering of medical supplies.
• Monitors clinic staffing and expenditures for budgetary compliance and provides justification to the MedSurg/ ICU Manager regarding necessary staff overtime or unbudgeted expenditures.
• Attends ICU meetings as an alternate for the MedSurg/ ICU Manager.
• Assists MedSurg/ ICU Manager in coordinating Staff Meetings and Skills Days.
• Participates in data collection and department quality improvement programs.
• Monitors and maintains all department records and documentation.
• Participates in updating policies and procedures to accurately reflect department workflow.
• Acts as a resource and serves as a mentor for other nurses.
• Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
• Complies with System policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Education/Experience Associate's Degree from a National League of Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or equivalent accredited school of nursing. The nurse shall have completed a nursing education program that included clinical experiences with actual patients under the supervision of qualified faculty.

1-2 years relevant experience

Required Licenses/Certifications
California Registered Nurse (RN)

• Upon hire
• Upon hire

BLS/ACLS/PALS: Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS certification).

Upon hire

Other Experience/Qualifications

Required:

• Leadership ability
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Previous ICU Experience
• Prior work as a Team Lead
• Prior experience in coordinating staff schedules and daily assignments
• Prior involvement in performance improvement projects

Preferred:

Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR)/EPIC experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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