Nurse-Charge (EDEN CNA) - 20103 Lake Chabot Road

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Organization:

EMC - Eden Medical Center

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:

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).
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
PATIENT CARE PLANNING.
• Plans for and coordinates the delivery of patient care in accordance with nursing objectives and standards of care.
• Assesses unit staffing needs and makes assignments for individual staff members, based on competencies that promote optimal patient care and continual learning.
• Ensures the completion of acuity system, assists new staff or registry to complete acuity data.
• Coordinates patient care with other units, health team members and disciplines.
• Intervenes in problematic patient and family issues, attempts to resolve immediately, and reports them to the attention of the nurse manager.
• Anticipates and facilitates the timely discharge/transfer of patients early in the shift, promptly communicates potential discharges/transfers.
• Notifies staffing office of staffing needs for the oncoming shift.
CLINICAL RESOURCE.
• Acts as a resource to staff in the completion of their clinical assignments.
• Supports and mentors clinical staff in their interactions with medical staff, families, patients and other departments.
• Ensures staff coordinate and take breaks/meal breaks.
• Reevaluates and adjusts patient assignments as necessary, including reassigning staff to another unit/sending staff home when the unit census drops, or requesting additional staff when census/acuity increases.
• Provides/assigns clinical resource for floats, registry and new employees, ensures they are oriented to equipment and emergency procedures.
ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING OF PATIENT CARE.
• Conducts patient and family assessment encompassing physiological, spiritual and emotional areas.
• Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate daily patient care plan to ensure a plan of care that is patient centric with continuity of care.
• Partners with peers, management and other healthcare providers to effectively streamline patient workflow, improve patient outcomes, and provide the highest care quality
• Communicates patients’ plan of care to co-workers and on-coming/off-going shift and between departments.

PROVISION OF PATIENT CARE.
• Provides competent, compassionate and cost effective patient care in accordance with unit, department, hospital policies, scientific principles, evidence-based nursing practice/process, nursing objectives and standards of care.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for each patient and their families/support group in accordance with hospital regulations.
• Delegates tasks appropriately/effectively to team members based on legal scopes of practice, licensure, educational preparation, appropriate guidelines and individual capability.
• Communicates with and explains treatments/activities to patient and family in a clear, open- ended, collaborative manner showing care and concern, using teach back to ensure patient understanding of explanations, and integrating patient learning and educational needs.
• Maintains mindfulness in delivery of individualized care and in communication with patients and families, with a safety focus
• Performs job duties in compliance with established hospital policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulations to provide the highest level of patient care.
• Upholds the confidentiality of all patient protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional or inappropriate disclosure.
• Remains current in advancements, trends, and best practices related to acute care and area of specialty and in professional nursing practice.


EVALUATION OF PATIENT CARE.
• Monitors patient care interventions, assesses therapies, evaluates outcomes, and intervenes as warranted.
• Conducts ongoing education for patients and their families to ensure optimal patient care from admission through transitions of care.
• Reassesses, evaluates and documents each patient’s response to the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed.
• Reports any safety or compliance concerns via appropriate channels and participates in safety events to prevent future occurrences.
• Accurately documents and updates all treatment information in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR).
• Develops, implements, documents formal teaching and transition planning that includes the patient/family in care for identified health needs.
EDUCATION:
Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Bachelor's Degree: Preferred

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

EDUCATION:
Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

EDUCATION:
Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Bachelor's Degree: Preferred
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 2 years recent acute care RN experience in the same or a similar unit.
Previous charge nurse experience and/or relevant leadership experience preferred.

Pay Range:77.25-90.90

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

32

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

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

Pay Range is $77.25 to $104.54 / hour

The 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. ​