Charge Nurse, Surgical Care Unit

Organization:SDMC-Sutter Delta Medical CenterPosition Overview:Charge nurses are experienced registered nurses who have displayed leadership, management and communication skills. They are responsible for managing, supervising and assisting the nursing staff, as well as providing administrative support and patient care. The primary role of the Charge nurse is to coordinate the delivery of care for the patient population they serve from admission through discharge. Included in this delivery of care are all aspects of the physical, psychosocial, safety and educational needs of the patient and their family/support system. This function is performed in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team including but not limited to nursing peers, attending physicians and ancillary support services. The Charge nurse uses the nursing process, medical therapeutics, technology and personal interventions to accomplish this. The Charge nurse assists the Director/Manager in department operations, coaching of staff, meeting with management to review staff and administrative issues.Must meet all Education, Certification and Licensure as Staff Registered Nurse II and Department specific special requirements.Job Description :These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).EDUCATIONEquivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.Associate'sBachelor's: B.S.N.Master'sCERTIFICATION & LICENSURERN-Registered Nurse of CaliforniaEPIC-EPIC Certification PreferredCertification in Specialty PreferredDEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSUREACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life SupportBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderPALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support PreferredCNOR-Certified Perioperative Nurse within PreferredPREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:Minimum 3- 5 years’ experience in Specialty for Department applying toSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEMust demonstrate the following: basic Medical / Surgical nursing skills, basic competencies in the nursing process and pharmacology, basic knowledge of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric population, ability to work with all levels of nursing personnel and assist them in a resource capacity, effective English written and verbal communication skills.For Telemetry department: Must demonstrate the following: basic Medical / Surgical nursing skills, Telemetry skills including interpretation of EKGs, basic competencies in the nursing process and pharmacology, basic knowledge of adolescent, adult and geriatric population, ability to work with all levels of nursing personnel and assist them in a resource capacity, effective English written and verbal communication skills. Pay Range: $75.33 - $101.95 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.Job Shift:NightsSchedule:Part TimeShift Hours:12Days of the Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:Every other WeekendBenefits:YesUnions:YesPosition Status:Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:36Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:1Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.