Charge Nurse Inpatient-POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT

Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 72.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Days
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Location: Yuma Regional Medical Ctr

Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $43.93
Mid = $57.10
Max = $70.28

Summary:

The Charge Nurse Inpatient assists the Director in planning, organizing, directing and controlling all activities of the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU); Maintains responsibility for directing and supervising daily operations; In addition to possessing clinical knowledge, must have strong administrative skills in order to plan, directs and coordinate the delivery of patient care through all phases of surgical care; Oversees the PACU; Improves workflow efficiency. 

Responsibilities:
Trains and recruits employees; Monitors and evaluates ongoing staff performance; Participates in ongoing coaching, training and goal setting for the performance development program. Ensures operational productivity by managing daily staffing resources and assignments; Manages timekeeping / scheduling systems; Leads huddles to ensure staff has adequate knowledge of patients, plan for the day, hospital wide information and provides staff recognition when applicable. Works with Materials Management to maintain inventory and supplies as well as coordinate with vendors to ensure availability of all resources required for patient care. Works closely with administration and senior management to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies; Influences others to follow hospital policies and procedures and unit protocols; Interprets these to other staff members, including their legal implications based on the regulations that govern practice. Assures quality patient care and a positive work environment. Serves as a resource to all staff in the unit. Provides leadership and direction in accordance with the hospital’s guidelines and consistent with organizational goals and objectives. Provides patient care appropriate to age and condition of patient; Serves as a role model, mentor and assisting with unit workload as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Credentials:
Essential:
* ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)
* PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)
* REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
* BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)

Education:
Essential:
* ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE

Other information:

REQUIRED: 3+ years related experience

Why Yuma Regional Medical Center?

Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first as they are the center of every decision and action we take. YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us.

Our Values

Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism |

About Yuma, AZ

Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights.

Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don’t forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma’s many lakes.

Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations.

https://www.visityuma.com/

https://www.yumachamber.org/

Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth - Yuma, AZ!

Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.