About the position
CHOC Children's at Mission is excited to offer a sign-on bonus for this position! Qualified candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in the specialty and meet the minimum qualifications. The Charge Nurse NICU provides first line supervisory oversight for a specific unit during a designated shift. This role ensures that quality care is provided according to policies and procedures, that patient flow/placement is efficient and that daily staffing needs are met to assure the highest quality patient care, safety and satisfaction. The incumbent assures efficient and cost-effective utilization of hospital resources at the unit level. Works collaboratively with staff, physicians, patients and families to achieve the goals of the patient care unit. This individual will act as a role model and resource, who will provide clinical leadership to staff nurses, unit assistants, and clinical associates. Provides support, guidance, and education for staff and assists them as needed. Manages staff performance through coaching, counseling, goal setting, anecdotal and yearly evaluations. Fosters a positive unit culture as reflected in yearly associate engagement scores. Functions as an expert practitioner whose intuition and skill arise from comprehensive knowledge thoroughly grounded in experience. Additionally, this individual will be able to identify situations, formulate solutions, initiate changes and monitor outcomes. A demonstrated understanding of how their unit aligns with the strategic goals of the organization will be required.
Responsibilities
- Provide first line supervisory oversight for the NICU during designated shifts.
- Ensure quality care is provided according to policies and procedures.
- Manage patient flow and placement efficiently.
- Meet daily staffing needs to assure high-quality patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
- Utilize hospital resources efficiently and cost-effectively at the unit level.
- Collaborate with staff, physicians, patients, and families.
- Act as a role model and resource for staff nurses and clinical associates.
- Provide support, guidance, and education for staff.
- Manage staff performance through coaching and evaluations.
- Foster a positive unit culture.
Requirements
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in clinical specialty.
- Graduation from an accredited school of Registered Nursing.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider - Advanced (NRP) certification.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider - Essentials (NRP) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Registered Nurse - CA (RN) license.
Nice-to-haves
- Four (4) years of experience in clinical specialty.
- Certified Parent Educator certification.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus.
- Highly competitive salary levels.
- Career development programs.
