SLH Charge Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Alameda Health System seeks a Charg e Nurse for SLH Med Surg on the second floor in San Leandro, CA. This part-time, day-shift role requires leadership of nursing staff and responsibility for patient care operations during assigned shifts.

The ideal candidate will have RN licensure in California, 2+ years of RN experience (or 3 years full-time in a large acute facility), and relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive hourly pay range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing or nursing support personnel and manage operation of an assigned area for each shift.
• Perform Nurse Leader rounds to assess care and adjust assignments as needed.
• Monitor and document patient care, assess nursing needs, and consult with physicians as required.
• Promote infection control, quality assurance, and coordination of care with other departments.
• Foster safe, therapeutic environment and effective communication among staff, patients, and families.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

SLH Charge Nurse Internal Only

Available to current Alameda Health System employees only

• San Leandro, CA
• San Leandro Hospital
• SLH Med Surg Second Floor
• Part Time - Day
• Nursing
• $84.53- $108.41
• Req #: 44530-33105
• FTE: 0.8
• Posted: September 16, 2026

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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Evaluates the nursing care plan; documents or monitors documentation of care given according to mandated criteria and at required intervals.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Monitors the regularity of programs providing for infection control, quality assurance, continuity of care, teaching of patients, and coordination of care with other departments.

7. Participates in promoting a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for patient and families; set up and controls the environment essential for infection control.

8. 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.