Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is San Francisco East Bay´s largest private, not-for-profit medical center with nearly 1,100 licensed beds.
We provide 24-hour emergency and medical/surgical services at our Oakland and Berkeley campuses, and obstetric services in Berkeley. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center received the 2008 HealthGrades Critical Care Excellence Award and the 2008 HealthGrades Stroke Care Excellence Award. Centers of Excellence include Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, Women and Infants and Oncology. We are also a Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center. At Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, youll find an environment that reflects the values and mission to support healthy living. We currently have openings for Charge Nurses in the following specialties:Medical Stroke, Intensive Care: Med-Surg and General Surgery!The Charge Nurse is responsible for the coordination of patient care services for the unit. As a patient and nurse advocate, the Charge Nurse promotes the optimal level of patient care and uses organizational, clinical, communication and problem-solving skills to assist in managing the patient workflow on a daily basis. This position serves as a role model and clinical expert for the delivery of an advanced level of professional nursing care and provides leadership in developing and maintaining optimal patient care standards in the clinical setting.Requirements: • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelors degree preferred• Current CA RN license• Current BCLS certification • Specialty certification required for new applicants (preferred for incumbents)• At least 3 years acute care nursing experience in the past 5 years, at least one of which in the specialty • Demonstrates responsibility, accountability and commitment to quality patient care delivery, as well as positive interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to lead and mentor staff and present ideas effectively • Basic computer competence related to unit and patient care functions and proficiency with patient care equipment (e.g. IV pumps, CBS machines, PCA pumps, etc.)We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package.