Charge Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

W3Global is actively looking for a Charge Nurse for a very good client of ours in San Diego, CA.

Charge Nurse

Location : San Diego CA

Job Type : Full Time

Pay : $100000- $120000

Sign-on-Bonus Up to $20000

Flexibility : Available for all shifts and, when required, able to work evenings and weekends

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities :

Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.

Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his / her family.

Delivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence to specific patient populations according to individualized needs.

Provides individualized patient / family education customized to the patient and his / her family.

Documents patient assessment findings, physical / psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.

Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.

Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family, and client facility staff.

Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient's and family's diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights.

Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.

Maintains current competency in nursing specialty by attending educational workshops, procedures or protocols.

Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient's condition and / or the client facility's policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly.

Develops plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.

Reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Possesses strong phlebotomy skills and is able to work in laboratory and perform successful blood draws, use appropriate tubes for labs, and send lab orders / specimen samples to Quest in a timely manner. .

Consistently demonstrates superior customer service in interactions with patients; Utilizes strong interpersonal communication skills with staff in all different departments.

Can guide MAs in workflows and assist with procedures / skills as needed.

Collaborate with Senior Operations Manager in training new and existing staff to ensure all clinical staff provide quality medical treatment.

Collaborate with Senior Operations manager with disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations.

Checks and oversees maintenance of clinic logs including refrigerator and freezer temperatures twice daily (AM / PM), room cleaning, hazardous waste, and expiration dates.

Assists / oversees medical supplies inventory and materials.

Utilizes strong time management skills among clinical tasks and administrative tasks; assists in reviewing incoming faxes for urgency, delegates' tasks as appropriate to other MAs, Providers, front office, or RN.

Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the clinic's E.H.R, including appropriate documentation of visits, telephone notes, medical Rx refill requests, referral process, and data entry into patient's chart.

Checks CAIR for up-to-date IZ records.

Collaborate with Senior Operations Manager with HEDIS, UDS, GPRA measures.

Collaborate with Senior Operations Manager in facilitating inter-department communication.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Licensure : Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California.

Experience :

Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in leadership in clinic or healthcare operations.

Demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary teams in a culturally diverse environment.

Proficiency in healthcare IT systems, including EHR platforms, preferably in ECw.

Preferred :

Experience serving a multicultural population.

FQHC and / or public health background.

Familiarity with Community Health Clinics and / or Indian Health Clinics

Skills :

Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Certifications :

CPR BLS Provider through the American Heart Association.

Preferred :

FQHC background.

Familiarity with community health clinics.

ECW EHR.

Prefer a Master's degree from an accredited university or professional school for a Nursing, and at least 2 years of experience; or a BA and 4 years' experience

Special Conditions of Employment :

Current BLS CPR certification with American Heart Association.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Excellent organizational skills, record-keeping skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations EMR and other billing software systems.

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Able to lift / move up to 20 pounds, move from place to place.

Able to stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods.

Ability to do math, organize and prioritize workload, work effectively and efficiently under stress.

Ability to supervise, multitask, understand, and follow instructions.

Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, and understand English.

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000