Charge Nurse I, Orhopedics 5S

Sutter Health Nursing Position

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 policies, 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

Experience

• Minimum 3 years acute care nursing experience within the past 5 years, at least 1 year of which is within area of specialty required
• Two years Orthopedics 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: Nights

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

Pay Range is $84.73 to $114.62 / hour

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