Charge Nurse I, Surgery General North

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! 

Organization:

ABSMC-Summit Campus

Position Overview:

Responsible for the coordination of patient care services for the respective clinical specialty, patient population, and assigned unit(s)/shift. Uses organizational, clinical, communication, and problem solving skills to assist in managing the patient work flow on assigned shift. Serves as a role model and clinical expert for the delivery of professional nursing care and provides leadership in developing and maintaining optimal patient care standards. Effectively provides age appropriate patient care. Participates in patient/family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Adheres and promotes to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Required

• BSN Preferred

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• RN- Registered Nurse State Licensure Required

• BLS- Basic Life Support Certification Required

• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years acute care nursing experience within the past 5 years, at least 1 year of which is within area of specialty is Required.

• Two years Surgery experience Preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrates knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments and general health care procedures.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

• Ability to:

• provide basic patient care to a diverse population

• read/interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations

• write legibly and effectively present ideas, document activities

• demonstrate leadership abilities

• deal with problems involving several variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

• Knowledge of documenting in electronic medical record.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

20

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $86.84 to $117.49 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.