RN Charge Nurse

Tampico Healthcare Center; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Paid time off

Clinical training

Continuing education

Career growth

Referral bonus

Recognition programs

Full-time and part-time positions

Job summary

Tampico Healthcare Center in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking an experienced RN Charge Nurse to lead nursing care on shifts. You will supervise LVNs, CNAs, and other staff, ensuring age-appropriate resident care and safety.

The role requires California RN licensure, current BLS, and at least six months of acute-care experience. You will contribute to admissions, care planning, and maintaining accurate medical records, while supporting a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license and BLS certification.
• Minimum six months RN experience in acute care or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret clinical information.
• Strong math skills for charting and dosage calculations.

Responsibilities

• Check staffing and update schedules.
• Supervise direct nursing care when required.
• Perform rounds twice per shift to ensure safety and quality.
• Meet new admissions to assess core needs.
• Ensure accuracy of medical records.
• Assist with admissions and care plans.
• Coordinate care to meet individual resident needs.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

California RN licensure

BLS certification

Job description

ON-CALL

RN Charge Nurse - Leading the Way in Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

At Tampico Healthcare Center, we are committed to providing a superior quality of care in a quiet and intimate environment. Our modern and innovative rehabilitation rooms, combined with expert clinicians and therapists, ensure that you always receive the best care possible. Located in Walnut Creek, California, our 128-bed skilled nursing rehabilitation center is conveniently situated just a short distance from John Muir Medical Center.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced RN Charge Nurse to join our team. As a Charge Nurse, you will be responsible for the overall supervision of nursing care in our facility during your shift. You will provide direct, age-specific resident care to those assigned to your care and supervise LVN's, C.N.A.'s, and other ancillary nursing personnel involved in the delivery of resident care.

Responsibilities:

• Check daily staffing and assure staffing needs are addressed, updating schedules as needed

• Supervise and administer direct nursing care when more than routine care is indicated

• Make rounds twice each shift to assure proper care and a safe, clean resident environment

• Meet with all new admissions to assure core needs are being met

• Assure accuracy and completeness of medical records

• Assist with admissions, resident care plans, and resident assessments

• Supervise and coordinate the care of each resident to meet their individual needs

Requirements:

• Current, valid Registered Nurse licensure to practice in the State of California

• Current BLS certification

• At least six months prior RN experience in a general acute care hospital setting or acquired equivalent competency

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information

• Ability to perform upper-level mathematical operations

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay scale (depending on experience)

• Full Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision (for full-time employees)

• Paid Time Off

• Clinical Training and Hands-on Practical Experience

• Continuing Education Credits

• Career Growth Opportunities

• Outstanding and Dedicated Leaders for Support

• Referral Bonus Program

• Recognition Programs

• Full-time and Part-time positions