What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge RN, Surgery position at The Community Medical Centers Healthcare Network?
Requisition ID: 2025-45033
Category: Registered Nurse
Shift Type: Full-Time
Shift: 12 Hour
Shift Schedule: Days
Facility: Clovis Community Medical Center (CCMC)
Location: US-CA-Clovis
Posted Date: 4/15/2025
Min: USD $54.54/Hr.
Max: USD $70.90/Hr.
Overview
*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*Opportunities for you!
- Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes
- Direct impact on quality patient care
- Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
- Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% matching contributions
- Free parking and electric charging
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
Responsibilities
The Surgical and Procedural (S&P) Services - 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 within the surgical and procedural area. 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
• Bachelor's 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
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.
Salary : $71
