The Med-Surg Charge Nurse reports to the Acute Care Nursing Manager and ensures the delivery of professional care to the assigned patient population. The Charge Nurse utilizes the nursing process and continuous quality improvement principles while collaborating with the healthcare team. The Charge Nurse is responsible for supervising all department staff, assigning duties, and ensuring work meets standards for accuracy, organization, and policy compliance, overseeing the department's daily operations, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, providing backup support to the Emergency Department (ED) as needed, and ensuring the highest level of patient care is maintained at all times.

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation Philosophy:

• We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate successful candidate for 30 years of relevant experience

Compensation Range:

• $46.48 - $66.27 / hour

Sign on Bonus:

• $5,000.00

Full-time and nights

Education: 

• Current Registered Nurse License in California
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years nursing experience.
• One (1) year of leadership experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess typing skills and general computer experience.
• Possess skills in time management and organization.
• Must have great interpersonal skills.
• Possess verbal ability to understand oral and written instructions stated in medical terms and ability to communicate with and exchange information with hospital staff and patients

Must meet physical requirements as stated on job description addendum

• Assumes the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing Plans, organizes and directs all activities.
• Is willing to work beyond normal schedule when necessary.
• Maintains composure when confronted with job stress or emergency situations.
• Responsible for optimal, cost effective staffing ratios and call off procedures. Monitors
• staff activity and productivity.
• Communicates often, appropriately, and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.

Options offered to benefit eligible employees:

• Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Considerable Paid Time Off
• And more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available

Perks all employees can enjoy:

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

Child Care:

• PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or childcare@pdh.org.

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Recruiter Name:

Nicholas Clawson

Department Phone:

530-283-7169

Department Email:

nclawson@pdh.org

Department Location:

1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy, California 95971