RN-Charge PACA (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$0 premium medical plan

Retirement with employer match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Enloe Health is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Perianesthesia unit in Northern California. The role provides unit leadership, directs patient care, and educates patients and families in alignment with Enloe Medical Center policies and the Surgery Services Department.

The ideal candidate will have 1 year of RN Perianesthesia or RN-Charge experience, a current California RN license, and current CPR/ACLS/PALS; a BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year RN experience in a Perianesthesia Care Unit or one year RN-Charge experience
• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS within required timelines

Responsibilities

• Provide unit leadership and direct supervision of staff in the Perianesthesia unit.
• Deliver direct patient care and patient/family education.
• Collaborate with physicians and interpret the medical plan to staff; support service excellence within the Surgery Services Department.

Skills

RN leadership

Communication skills

Professional judgment

Preceptor ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field

Job description

ENL Perianesthesia

Compensation range:

$63.06 - $85.14

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Shift: Days Shift length: 10 Hours
Days off: Variable
Hours per pay period: 80

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Charge Nurse is a licensed professional who contributes their services to providing unit specific management leadership in the areas of first-point-of-contact supervision, direct patient care, patient and staff education, emotional support and education of families and the community in accordance with the mission and philosophy, standards policies, and practices of Enloe Medical Center.The Charge Nurse collaborates with the physician and interprets the medical plan to staff members. They direct performance and supervise assigned staff members and assist the next level of management in directing care of the patient and support of the family. The Charge Nurse supports and contributes to the service excellence mission of Enloe Medical Center and the Surgery Services Department.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

• One year of RN experience in a Perianesthesia Care Unit OR one year RN-Charge experience

Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field

One Year of current RN experience in a Perianesthesia Care Unit

• Two years Critical Care experience or more
• Perianesthesia relief charge nurse experience

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Current CPR certification
• Current ACLS certificate
• PALS within one year of employment
• Basic Arrhythmia Class within one year of employment (dept tracks)

Desired:

• Certified Peri-Anesthesia nurse (CPAN) and/or Certified Ambulatory Peri-Anesthesia (CAPA)

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family in crisis. Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients and the public. Must have the ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently. Must have the ability to work in a demanding environment while remaining calm, efficient and focused. Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must have the ability and willingness to actively participate in continuing education programs, unit based QI task forces and actively participates in preceptor programs. Must have the ability to perform as a preceptor in the training of students, and the ability to act as a department resource and a positive role model Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it’s earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance