RN, Nurse Lead, ICU Nights

Job Description

Up to $15,000 hiring bonus for eligible hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment. 7:00pm-7:30am shifts. Critical care RN experience required to be considered.

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award‑winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora’s close‑knitted community is complemented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

• Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification from The Joint Commission
• “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group (Spring 2025, Fall 2024)
• Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll from the California Department of Public Health Healthcare‑Associated Infections Program
• Blue Zones Project Approved™ Worksite
• Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital from The Chartis Center for Rural Health (2023)

• 6 bed ICU
  • 2:1 RN to Patient Ratio
• 6 bed SDU
  • 3:1 RN to Patient Ratio

Provides unit‑based leadership working collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, Director, Physicians, and staff. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Ensures that all patients on the unit receive cost‑effective, professional care that results in positive outcomes and high patient satisfaction while maintaining the highest level of patient safety.

Assesses and takes steps to improve quality of patient experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience:
  Required
• Master’s Degree:
  Preferred
• Five years’ technical experience:
  Preferred
• Supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills:
  Required

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice:
  Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS‑BLS OR RQIBLS) certification:
  Preferred
• Clinical specialty and/or nursing administration certification:
  Preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS‑BLS OR RQI BLS) certification:
  Required

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Healthstream Pediatric Advanced Life Support (HS‑PALS) or RQIPALS:
  Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support):
  Required

• Provides unit‑based leadership in the development and provision of clinical services. Supervises and directs unit personnel. Initiates and coordinates individual and team conferences with health team members, patients, and/or families to initiate and revise care plans for optimal, individualized patient care. Directs and monitors personnel in the performance of patient care activities to ensure adequate patient care and quality of work.
  
  Participates in patient care as needed.
• Fosters an environment of patient and family centered care with special attention to cultural diversity and personal needs. Makes rounds to have an overview of patient care needs and to introduce self to patient and families. Solicits feedback on quality of nursing services and any other concerns. Provides interventions and/or develops systems to address the care of patients throughout the continuum of care.
  
  Develops strategies with Nurse Manager/Director to improve customer satisfaction for patients, families, and physicians. Investigates and resolves patient care and operational issues as needed. Recommends policy/procedure changes based upon the standards, in collaboration with the Nurse Manager/Director.
• Ensures compliance with Patient Safety Goals as identified by The Joint Commission, hospital policy, quality measures, and patient safety initiatives through unit management and participation in hospital performance improvement (PI) teams. Works closely with the clinical team…