Charge Nurse (RN) - ICU

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance.

About the role

The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) in critical care performs the clinical role of coordinating the care of the critically ill patient. The PCC independently cares for critically ill patients of all acuity levels, cares for patients on ventilators, can titrate vasoactive medications in relationship to dysrhythmias and advanced hemodynamic parameters. The PCC can assist and mentor staff on bedside procedures commonly performed in critical care. The PCC practices independently and encourages autonomy in other professionals. The PCC is able to supervise unit activities as assigned and assumes a leadership role for daily unit operations and the Rapid Response Team. The PCC assists with the development of critical thinking skills in other staff, hiring and training of staff, and supervises and evaluates staff performance. The PCC maintains staffing levels to ensure budget goals and meet patient needs, ensures necessary equipment and supplies are available at all times, and develops and implements performance improvement projects to improve patient outcomes. The PCC will be the ICU Rapid Response Team member.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for critically ill patients of all acuity levels
• Care for patients on ventilators and titrate vasoactive medications
• Assist and mentor staff on bedside procedures commonly performed in critical care
• Supervise unit activities and assume a leadership role for daily operations and the Rapid Response Team
• Develop critical thinking skills in other staff
• Assist with hiring, training, and evaluating staff performance
• Maintain staffing levels to meet budget goals and patient needs
• Ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available at all times
• Develop and implement performance improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes

Requirements

• California RN License
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Successful mastery of nursing skills and knowledge related to a RN III position
• Previous experience or demonstrated skills in leadership and management (preferred)
• 5 years of Critical Care Experience (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Pay

$47.33 - $73.34 hourly
Individual wages are determined based upon qualifications and experience.

Schedule

• Full-time, night shift: 1900-0730
• 6 shifts per two-week pay period
• Some weekends required

Up to $25,000.00 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.