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

Compensation Range: $61.52 - $83.06 per hour, based on applicable experience.

Schedule

• Shift: Days (0630-1900)
• Shift length: 12 Hours
• Days off: Variable
• Hours per pay period: 72
• This is a Friday–Sunday position.

About the Role

The Charge Nurse is a licensed professional who provides unit-specific management leadership, including first-point-of-contact supervision, direct patient care, patient and staff education, and emotional support and education of families and the community. This role aligns with the mission and philosophy, standards, policies, and practices of Enloe Health.

The Charge Nurse collaborates with physicians, interprets the medical plan to staff members, directs performance, and supervises assigned staff. They also assist the next level of management in directing patient care and supporting families.

Requirements

Minimum

• One year of experience in a Perioperative environment OR one year of RN-Charge experience
• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Current CPR certification
• Current ACLS certification
• PALS certification within 1 year of employment

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field
• Two or more years of Critical Care experience
• Perioperative charge nurse or relief charge nurse experience
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification

Skills & Abilities

• Technical competence and professional clinical judgment
• Strong communication skills and sensitivity for patients and families in crisis
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and the public
• Ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently in a demanding environment while remaining calm and focused
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to participate in continuing education programs, unit-based QI task forces, and preceptor programs
• Ability to serve as a preceptor for students and new employees, act as a department resource, and model positive behavior
• Proficiency at intermediate and advanced levels, meeting competency requirements
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position

Benefits

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

For more details, visit the employee benefits page or email recruiter@enloe.org for a full summary.