RACU Charge Nurse-PeriAnesthesia

Job Summary: The Charge Nurse-PeriAnesthesia, exhibits advanced knowledge of procedural and perianesthesia nursing. Works collaboratively with the manager and/or director to provide clinical supervision of a team of licensed and unlicensed staff during an assigned shift in a Magnet Recognized large tertiary academic medical center with level one trauma designation, ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) receiving center designation, Comprehensive Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center accreditation. Utilizes skilled discretion and independent judgment to coordinate daily shift operations based on scheduled procedures and associated perianesthesia methods, needs of the patient population served, and established professional practice model (Duffy's Quality-Caring Model). Functions in a skills mix environment and displays flexibility and advanced critical thinking skills to effectively supervise and delegate tasks to a team of licensed and unlicensed staff who provide direct and indirect patient care during the shift. Makes staff assignments in accordance with experience, competency and ability to provide safe patient care for all levels of patient acuity ranging from basic to highly critical and complex. Understands and manages productivity for the shift and follows staffing ratios as applicable. Manages staffing emergencies and approves overtime as needed. Adeptly resets priorities and assigns and re-assigns staff and workloads to provide uninterrupted, cost effective patient care and patient flow with optimum productivity. Flexes staff up or down as appropriate. Provides direct patient care and takes full or partial patient care list when needed. Facilitates uninterrupted patient flow through the various phases of procedures and peri-anesthesia. Promotes the empowerment of the nursing profession and excels in implementing new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Facilitates a positive environment and provides hands-on guidance to engage staff in adopting a care delivery model of accountability, empowerment, and excellence in practice. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing required or, an Associate's Degree in nursing with a Bachelor's degree in another field and a Master's Degree in nursing required. Minimum of three years nursing experience in area of specialty in a facility with an equivalent patient acuity level required (for 34152/UH: Radiology Procedural Care, minimum one year of experience must be in Intensive Care Unit (ICU)). Minimum of one year of prior management or supervisory experience preferred. Completion of a Basic Arrhythmia Recognition and Treatment (BART) course required.

Knowledge and Skills: Substantial knowledge of procedural and perianesthesia nursing, state and federal healthcare regulations and accreditation, finance, performance improvement, quality, patient safety, evidenced-based clinical practice standards, medical staff structure, legal aspects of care, and nursing scope of practice required. Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in area of specialty and population served. Obtains cooperation and support from a broad range of staff. Knowledge and application of adult learning principles. Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of staff. Able to read; write and speak with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; operate/troubleshoot patient care equipment required for the position. Able to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership; be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, rules and laws; think critically; use sound judgment based on factual information and clinical knowledge; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English (and Spanish preferred) in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently; perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple assignments; compose written material; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Basic life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.