Job Description:

The RN Charge Nurse is a professional RN who assists in planning, decision making, and developing the nursing staff. The RN Charge Nurse is effective in managing and coordinating the performance of the unit through interdisciplinary collaboration. As a member of the healthcare team he/she contributes to a collaborative working relationship with the nursing unit, toward the end of providing high quality patient care, ensuring patient safety, and a positive patient experience. The RN Charge Nurse supports the mission, vision, and values of John Muir Health.

Education:

• BSN – Required:

-->As of 08/17/22, existing Charge Nurses with ADNs are grandfathered in and will not be required to obtain BSN but will be encouraged.

-->ADN Internal applicants may apply, must be enrolled in BSN program. If hired, completion must be within 2 years of start of the program. If BSN not obtained within designated time frame, will need to stepdown from role.

• National Certification: Specialty Certifications - ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center –Preferred

Experience:

• 2 years Nursing - Acute Care - Required

• Previous Charge Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse, or related experience required within the last 2 years

• 2000 hours Nursing - Medical/Cardiac or Telemetry - Must be Obtained within last 3 years - Core Requirement

Certifications/Licensures:

• RN Registered Nursing - California Board of Registered Nursing – Required

• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association – Required

• OCBC ONS_ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate - ONS Oncology Nursing Society - CORE – Required

Skills:

Core:

• Must be competent to hang chemotherapy.

• Must be competent to manage venous access devices.

• Must demonstrate competency and act as a resource to the Oncology/Pulmonary Staff in the care of oncologic emergencies.

• Must be competent to care for oncology and palliative care patients.

Work Shift:

08.0 - 23:00 - 07:30 No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$82.56 - $111.23

Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36