CHARGE NURSE
Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Salary: $Not stated
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Title: CHARGE NURSELocation: California-Monterey Bay Coast Service Area-Santa Cruz-Dominican Hospital Santa CruzOther Locations: nullThe Charge Nurse functions as a part of a leadership team designed to plan, organize, and control the health care process for applicable patient populations through the unit level management of assigned clinical process while assuming the responsibility and accountability for assigned shift operations. Continually works toward achieving patient satisfaction, productivity, financial and operational objectives. The Charge Nurse coordinates unit responsibilities, and supervises and assigns duties to unit staff. Reports directly to the Department Director.Position Summary:(Unit Specific)Under the direction of the Department Manager, provides leadership and supervision to Critical Care staff in accordance with professional standards and Dominican Santa Cruz Hospital policies and procedures.Educational Requirements:Required:* Specialty certification within 3 years of obtaining positionExperience Requirements:Required:* Excellent communication skills and demonstrated leadership abilities* Requires a minimum of one year experience in a leadership role (i.e., relief Charge Nurse).Preferred:* At least two years clinical experience within specialty area* Critical Care experienceLicense/Registration/Certification:* Current and active CA RN license* Current BLS certification* Unit specific certifications and qualifications (ex: PALS, ACLS, Chemotherapy)* ACLS certification within 6 months of hireDominican Hospital (a member of Dignity Health) is a 379-bed, dual-campus facility, which offers a wide range of services to residents of California
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