RN - Charge Perioperative, Surgery (Full-Time, Days)

Compensation range:

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

*This is a Friday- Sunday position. Shift: 0630-1900

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Charge Nurse is a licensed professional who contributes their services to providing unit specific management leadership in the areas of first-point-of-contact supervision, direct patient care, patient and staff education, emotional support and education of families and the community in accordance with the mission and philosophy, standards policies, and practices of Enloe Health. The Charge Nurse collaborates with the physician and interprets the medical plan to staff members.  They direct performance and supervise assigned staff members and assist the next level of management in directing care of the patient and support of the family. 

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

One year experience in a Perioperative environment OR one year RN-Charge experience

Desired:

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Two years or more Critical Care experience

Perioperative charge nurse or relief charge nurse experience

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing

Current CPR

Current ACLS

PALS within 1 year of employment

Desired:

Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family in crisis. Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients and the public. Must have the ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.  Must have the ability to work in a demanding environment while remaining calm, efficient and focused. Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must have the ability and willingness to actively participate in continuing education programs, unit based QI task forces and actively participates in preceptor programs. Must have the ability to perform as a preceptor in the training of students and new employees, and the ability to act as a department resource and a positive role model.  Must be able to perform proficiently at intermediate and advanced levels, and must meet competency requirements. Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email recruiter@enloe.org to receive a full summary of benefits.