RN Charge Nurse

Alvarado Care Center; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Paid time off

Clinical training

Continuing education credits

Career growth opportunities

Referral bonus program

Recognition programs

Full-time and part-time positions

Job summary

Tampico Healthcare Center in Walnut Creek, CA, is seeking a dedicated RN Charge Nurse to lead nursing care on every shift at our 128-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center near John Muir Medical Center.

You will supervise LVNs, CNAs and other nursing staff, perform rounds, ensure accurate medical records, support admissions and care plans, and maintain a safe, compassionate resident environment with age-appropriate care.

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN licensure in California.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum six months RN experience in acute care or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret clinical information.
• Ability to perform upper-level math operations.

Responsibilities

• Check staffing and adjust schedules as needed.
• Supervise direct nursing care during shifts.
• Conduct rounds to ensure quality care and safe environment.
• Meet new admissions to assess core needs.
• Ensure accuracy of medical records.
• Assist with admissions, care plans, and assessments.
• Coordinate care to meet individual resident needs.

Skills

RN licensure California

BLS certification

Nursing experience

Documentation & charting

Team supervision

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