SLH Charge Nurse

Alameda Health System; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System seeks an experienced Charge Nurse to oversee nursing teams and patient care within an assigned area. The role requires leadership, clinical expertise, and collaboration with physicians and departments.

The Charge Nurse will supervise staff, evaluate care plans, and ensure compliance with infection control and regulatory standards while supporting a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional nursing experience in a large acute facility.
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred (BSN).
• CA RN license required (and other certifications listed).

Responsibilities

• Act as lead person for nursing or nursing support personnel per shift.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for assigned area.
• Perform Nurse Leader rounds and reassign staff as needed.
• Monitor adherence to infection control and care standards.
• Communicate needs and problems to supervisor.

Skills

Two years RN experience

Nursing leadership

Infection control

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Summary

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the SLH Charge Nurse will act as lead person for nursing or nursing support personnel and to be responsible for the operation of an assigned area for each shift and ensure optimal patient care; plans, implements, and evaluates patient care. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

• Develops, implements, evaluates, and modifies an organizational plan for the provision of care for all patients in an assigned area for a given work period.
• During the course of a shift, performs Nurse Leader rounds to all patients in assigned area to assess nursing care and status of assignment of personnel; makes reassignment as necessary and provides assistance, teaching, or guidance as needed.
• Evaluates the nursing care plan; documents or monitors documentation of care given according to mandated criteria and at required intervals.
• Gathers and assess information about patients to meet nursing needs; assists and consults with physician in the performance of procedures and diagnostic tests; contacts physicians and/or other departments to obtain or provide patient information.
• Monitors implementation of standards set by State and National regulatory and/or accrediting agencies; verifies that administrative and personnel procedures are completed accurately; interprets and implements policies, procedures and regulations.
• Monitors the regularity of programs providing for infection control, quality assurance, continuity of care, teaching of patients, and coordination of care with other departments.
• Participates in promoting a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for patient and families; set up and controls the environment essential for infection control.
• Promotes cordial and productive patterns of communication among staff, patients and family members; communicates regularly to immediate supervisor any needs, problems or suggestions.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Minimum Experience: Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse II with AHS or the equivalent of three years full-time professional nursing experience in a large acute facility in the clinical area of application. (NOTE: a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school may be substituted for one year of the required experience.)

Preferred License/Certifications

CCRN - Critical Care Registered Nurse is desirable. (For Intensive Care Unit)

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse is desirable (for Emergency Department positions).

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

PCCN - Progressive Care Nursing is desirable (Telemetry Department positions).

Required Licenses/Certifications

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - issued by AHA - American Heart Association, may be required per facility or unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Required Licenses/Certifications

BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Required Licenses/Certifications

CPI -Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for certain positions in the Emergency Department).

Required Licenses/Certifications

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification- AHA American Heart Association (Required for Emergency Department).

Required Licenses/Certifications

Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Pay Range

$84.53-$108.41 per hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.