Charge Nurse - Medical Surgical 3N

$104,499 - $156,749/Yr

Kaweah Health - Visalia, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Visalia, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Charge Nurse in the Medical Surgical 3N department at Kaweah Health is responsible for overseeing efficient operations and providing high-quality nursing care. This role involves leadership accountability, supporting the interdisciplinary healthcare team, and advocating for patients and their families. The Charge Nurse serves as a primary clinical resource, mentor, and role model for staff, ensuring effective problem-solving and decision-making in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oversight of efficient operations to protect and promote health, prevent illness and injury, and alleviate suffering through nursing diagnosis and treatment.
• Demonstrate high-level leadership accountability in the professional practice setting.
• Provide leadership and support for staff through effective problem solving and decision making.
• Act as a primary clinical resource for staff on the assigned unit.
• Represent the leadership of the unit in the absence of the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or Director.
• Support nurse preceptors and new employees during orientation.
• Manage staff and patient flow by preparing and adjusting staff assignments based on patient needs.
• Prioritize care based on the needs and acuity of patients on the unit.
• Assign admissions and arrange transfers in coordination with House Supervisor, Bed Coordinator, or Manager as appropriate.
• Monitor breaks to provide adequate staffing and determine staffing needs for the next shift.
• Facilitate nurse/physician collaboration by modeling professional communication.
• Coordinate care in high-risk/emergent situations and keep Nurse Manager/Director/Nursing Supervisor aware of critical patients and any unit issues.
• Promote a positive and professional environment for internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Current CA RN license
• BLS Certification
• Mid-level ACLS Certification
• Laboratory experience
• ICU experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program
• Minimum of two years RN experience in specialty area

Nice-to-haves

• Nationally recognized certification per specialty
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Benefits

• Full-time benefit eligibility
• Day - 12 Hour Shift