Charge Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Adventist Health
Templeton, CA
3x12 hrs, Nights

LOCATION SUMMARY:

Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.

POSITION SUMMARY:  

Reporting to the Director, the Charge Nurse utilizes the nursing process and organizational/leadership skills to coordinate services of staff to patients during the designated shift.  Assures patient care is appropriate to the age and developmental level of patients served.  Assesses staff need for the unit, collaborates with the Staffing Coordinator, Nurse Director, and House Supervisor to ensure patients needs are met.  Inspires enthusiasm and confidence by motivating and directing others toward a given objective.  Develops a cohesive team ensuring maximum use of skills within the group.  Consistently supports departmental and hospital goals as demonstrated by their actions.  Defines responsibilities and authority limits based on the abilities of staff members, organizational needs and priorities.  Demonstrates the ability to manage the unit in the absence of the Director/Assistant Director or designee. 

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE: 

Minimum:  1) Associate Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred.  2)  Minimum 2 years acute care experience or equivalent.  3) RN skills as described for designated unit. 

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Current California RN license, BLS certification, ACLS (Required within 6 months of hire/transfer). 
  
• Unit specific certifications and competencies as required. 
  

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES: 

Communication is an essential skill requiring the ability to see, hear, and speak.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to multitask in a fast paced, fluid environment of changing priorities.  Requires advanced skills in word processing with the ability to establish and organize tables and excel documents.   Requires accurate use and reconciliation of software systems and proprietary financial programs Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position. 

PHYSICAL JOB CLASSIFICATION: Moderate to Heavy Work- see attached detailed physical requirements. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 

May be exposed to: Dust, Fumes (Human Waste), Human Body Fluids, Heat, Cold, Noise, Vibrations, Toxic Chemicals (Chemotherapy agents).  Majority of the work is performed indoors protected from the elements. 

PATIENTS SERVED: 

This position is responsible for age-related physiological, emotional and cognitive needs of the following age groups of patients: infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.  Includes, but not limited to:  Patient assessments, vital signs, medication administration, physiological changes, and psychosocial needs. 

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.