Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery

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Fresno, CA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 14 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

As a Charge Nurse for our Surgery teams you will have unique opportunities at every corner. With an average of over 26000 surgical cases per year you will learn from multiple disciplines develop close relationships with your close-knit team and be able to make a difference in the lives of thousands. From trauma burn pediatrics neurosurgery cardiac surgery gynecology surgical oncology and much more your critical thinking and organizational skills will be key as you serve as the liason for your assigned area.

At Clovis Community you will be part of the family-like team that has been integral in helping us become a local favorite and one of the busiest sites in the world for da Vinci robotic surgery.We are a growing and state-of-the-art facility with 17 operating rooms and building out 6 more in 2022 with the opening of a new tower. The operating rooms have quick turnover and cases both inpatient and outpatient. As a member of our team you will need to be prepared to always be on the move. We are looking for an individual who can thrive in the quick turnover environment while maintaining a positive attitude alongside other team members. As a Center of Excellence in Total Joint Bariatrics and Robotics you will be able to grow your career with us.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with our incredible staff. Because of this we provide unique benefits like free concierge services to run your errands while you work and well-being support through on-demand resources as well as excellent retirement options and core benefits. Financial benefits are important too and outside base compensation we provide relocation bonuses if you are moving to our wonderful community.

Responsibilities

The Charge Nurse for Community Health System (CHS) has daily oversight and supportive resourcing of the clinical staff and the management of patient care. They serve as the primary liaison for an assigned care area with physicians staff patients and families. They are responsible for coordinating patient flow and staff assignments and the oversight of patient safety quality and regulatory activities.
Accountabilities
1. Serves as the primary contact for care area communication.
2. Coordinates patient flow within the care area facilitates admissions discharges and transfers to maximize unit capacity.
3. Makes patient care assignments based on patient acuity care needs and staff competency.
4. Coordinates patient care and ensures adherence to safety protocols and evidence-based standards of care.
5. Participates in regulatory activities for assigned area e.g. chart and environment of care audits ensuring unit is survey ready at all times. Monitors Pyxis for discrepancies and addresses alerts by the end of the shift.
6. Serves as a liaison for staff/patient/families/physicians and collaborates with the Assistant Nurse Manager/Manager when necessary.
7. Receives documents and attempts real-time resolution of complaints and/or suggestions posed by patients visitors and other departments. Refers any unresolved situations to the Assistant Nurse Manager and/or Manager.
8. Provides evaluation/feedback pertaining to unit staff to Assistant Nurse Manager/Manager.
9. Provides coverage as a staff RN including at all times break coverage.
10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
Experience
2 years of experience as a staff RN in the area of assignment or demonstrated competency by achieving a minimum of 35 points on the RN Competency Model Evaluation form required
6 months of experience as a Relief Charge RN or in a team leadership role required
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required
BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
Certifications as required for the unit
CHS HealthStream Course
ALS-OB - Advanced Life Support OB Program required within 180 days of hire or transfer into position
o For the following departments: 01-74000 Labor & Delivery 01-74003 Antepartum 01-74004 OB Triage. Clovis: 02-74000 Labor & Delivery 02-74001 Antepartum Testing 02-74004 OB Triage.
BAC - Basic Arrhythmia Course required within 180 days of hire or transfer into position
o For the following departments: 04-87301 Centralized Flex Staffing 04-87302 Centralized Float 01-61100 Burn Center 01-61701 Med Surg 2 Central 01-61702 Med Surg 5 Central 01-61703 Med Surg 7 West 01-61730 Med Surg Oncology 01-61770 Orthopedics 5 West 01-61790 CPCU 01-61791 CVS Progressive 8W 01-74270 PACU-Recovery 01-74276 FH PACU 01-74300 Short Stay Surgery 01-74306 FH Short Stay Surgery 01-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only. Clovis: 02-61792 Surgical CPCU 02-74270 PACU-Recovery 02-74300 Short Stay Surgery 02-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only.
NIHSS - National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Exam required within 180 days of hire or transfer into position
o For the following departments: 04-87301 Centralized Flex Staffing 04-87302 Centralized Float 01-60100 ICU 4th Floor 01-60101 ICU 5th Floor 01-60102 Neuroscience ICU 01-60103 Neuroscience ICU-4 North 01-61704 Neuroscience 9W 01-61780 ICU Stepdown 01-70100 Emergency 01-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only. Clovis: 02-60100 ICU 02-70100 Emergency 02-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only.
Other Qualifications / Notes
Refer to the departments specific requirements orientation skills checklists and competencies
Additional Certification Requirements
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required upon entry or transfer into job for the following departments: 01-60300 CVU 01-60306 FH CVU 01-61705 FH CPCU 01-70710 FH ES Cardiac Treatment Ctr 01-74230 Cardiac Surgery 01-75700 Cath Lab 01-75706 FH Cath Lab 01-75900 Cardiology 01-75931 Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab 01-78700 Interventional Pre Proc PICA 01-87206 FH Nursing Admin. Clovis: 02-60300 ICU 2 North 02-75701 Cath Lab 02-75720 Post Interventional Cardiac Area PICA 02-76400 Interventional Radiology.
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: 04-87301 Centralized Flex Staffing 04-87302 Centralized Float 01-60102 Neuroscience ICU 01-60103 Neuroscience ICU-4 North 01-61780 ICU Stepdown 01-74000 Labor & Delivery 01-74003 Antepartum 01-74004 OB Triage 01-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only. Clovis: 02-61780 ICU Stepdown 02-61792 Surgical CPCU 02-74000 Labor & Delivery 02-74001 Antepartum Testing 02-74004 OB Triage 02-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only.
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: 01-60100 ICU 4th Floor 01-60101 ICU 5th Floor 01-61100 Burn Center 01-61701 Med Surg 2 Central 01-61702 Med Surg 5 Central 01-61703 Med Surg 7 West 01-61704 Neuroscience 9W 01-61730 Med Surg Oncology 01-61770 Orthopedics 5 West 01-61790 CPCU 01-61791 CVS Progressive 8W 01-70100 Emergency 01-72000 FH ADTC-Advanced Diag Test Ctr 01-73900 Burn Therapy 01-74206 FH Surgery 01-74240 Neurosurgery 01-74270 PACU-Recovery 01-74276 FH PACU 01-74300 Short Stay Surgery 01-74306 FH Short Stay Surgery 01-76306 FH Radiology Diagnostic 01-76400 Radiography Therapeutic 01-77401 Renal Dialysis-IP 01-77610 Endoscopy. Clovis: 02-60100 ICU 02-61790 Med Surg CPCU 02-70100 Emergency 02-74270 PACU-Recovery 02-74300 Short Stay Surgery 02-77401 Renal Dialysis-IP 02-77610 Endoscopy.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: 04-87301 Centralized Flex Staffing 04-87302 Centralized Float 01-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only. Clovis: 02-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: 01-60500 Pediatric ICU 01-61100 Burn Center 01-62900 Pediatrics 01-70100 Emergency 01-73900 Burn Therapy 01-74270 PACU-Recovery 01-74300 Short Stay Surgery 01-76400 Radiography Therapeutic 01-77610 Endoscopy (except for nurses in pre-admission testing). Clovis: 02-70100 Emergency 02-74270 PACU-Recovery.
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) Course must be obtained within 6 months of date of hire or transfer into job for the following departments (exceptions may apply refer to Policy #10925): 01-74000 Labor & Delivery 01-74003 Antepartum 01-74004 OB Triage. Clovis: 02-74000 Labor & Delivery 02-74001 Antepartum Testing 02-74004 OB Triage.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: 01-60500 Pediatric ICU 01-60700 NICU 01-62900 Pediatrics 01-63800 Obstetrics 01-65320 Newborn Nursery 01-74000 Labor & Delivery 01-74003 Antepartum 01-74004 OB Triage. Clovis: 02-60700 Neonatal ICU 02-63800 Obstetrics 02-74000 Labor & Delivery 02-74001 Antepartum Testing 02-74004 OB Triage.
Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy/Biotherapy (ONSCHEMO) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: 01-61730 Med Surg Oncology 01-73911 Ambulatory Infusion Ctr-EMP 01-73913 Ambulatory Infusion Ctr-Clovis. Clovis: 02-61708 Med-Surg Oncology 02-73917 CCI - Infusion Services.
Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) by the National Certification Corporation (NCC) must be obtained within 1 year of hire or transfer into job for the following departments (exceptions may apply refer to Policy #10925): 01-74000 Labor & Delivery 01-74003 Antepartum 01-74004 OB Triage. Clovis: 02-74000 Labor & Delivery 02-74001 Antepartum Testing 02-74004 OB Triage.

Disclaimers

Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
If any bonuses are noted they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.


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Overview*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*As a Charge Nurse for our Surgery teams you will have unique opportunities at every corner. With an average of over 26000 surgical cases per year you will learn from multiple disciplines develop close relationships with your close-knit team and ...
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