Charge Nurse-Inpatient

Loma Linda•Murrieta, CA

4d•$61 - $82•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse-Inpatient works collaboratively with department leadership to provide clinical supervision of a team of licensed and unlicensed staff during an assigned shift on a designated unit. Functions in a skills mix environment and utilizes discretion and independent judgment to coordinate daily operations for the shift based on the needs of the patient population served, established professional practice model (Duffy's Quality-Caring Model), applicable regulatory standards and requirements, and approved clinical practice standards, policies and procedures. Keeps open communication with the departments and individuals that deal with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to prioritize patients and facilitate optimal patient flow. Participates in the review of adverse events through established process. Prepares a well-balanced staffing schedule in accordance with policies and department staffing guidelines. Ensures schedule meets staffing ratio criteria and weekends, nights, and holidays are well covered. Makes assignments based on staff competency, patient acuity, staffing ratios and productivity standards. Assigns and re-assigns staff and workloads to provide uninterrupted, cost effective patient care and patient flow with optimum productivity. Flexes staff up or down as appropriate. Ensures time and attendance accuracy and approves time and attendance record within designated timeframes. Provides performance information to leadership for clinical practice evaluation purposes, step progression and advancement on the clinical ladder in accordance with the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). Provides direct patient care and takes full or partial patient care list when needed, e.g., lunch relief coverage, emergency situations, high census, inefficient or sluggish patient flow. Promotes the empowerment of the nursing profession and excels in implementing new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Facilitates a positive environment and provides hands-on guidance to engage staff in adopting a care delivery model of accountability, empowerment, and excellence in practice. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
Other certifications required as listed in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care.
Substantial knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations and accreditation, finance, performance improvement, quality, patient safety, evidenced-based clinical practice standards, medical staff structure, legal aspects of care, and nursing scope of practice required.
Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in area of specialty and population served.
Ability to obtain cooperation and support from a broad range of staff.
Knowledge and application of adult learning principles.
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of staff.
Able to read; write and speak with professional quality.
Use computer and software programs necessary to the position.
Operate/troubleshoot patient care equipment required for the position.
Able to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
Able to provide leadership.
Able to be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, rules and laws.
Able to think critically.
Able to use sound judgment based on factual information and clinical knowledge.
Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
Able to lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate.
Able to accept direction.
Able to communicate effectively in English (and Spanish preferred) in person, in writing, and on the telephone.
Able to work independently.
Able to perform basic math and statistical functions.
Able to manage multiple assignments.
Able to compose written material.
Able to work well under pressure.
Able to problem solve.
Able to organize and prioritize workload.
Able to recall information with accuracy.
Able to pay close attention to detail.
Able to distinguish colors as necessary.
Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace.
Able to see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.
Minimum of three years nursing experience in area of specialty in a facility with an equivalent patient acuity level required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of prior management or supervisory experience preferred.
Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical supervision of a team of licensed and unlicensed staff during an assigned shift on a designated unit.
Coordinate daily operations for the shift based on patient needs, professional practice model, regulatory standards, and approved clinical practice standards, policies and procedures.
Keep open communication with departments and individuals regarding patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to prioritize patients and facilitate optimal patient flow.
Participate in the review of adverse events through established process.
Prepare a well-balanced staffing schedule in accordance with policies and department staffing guidelines, ensuring it meets staffing ratio criteria and covers weekends, nights, and holidays.
Make assignments based on staff competency, patient acuity, staffing ratios, and productivity standards.
Assign and re-assign staff and workloads to provide uninterrupted, cost-effective patient care and patient flow with optimum productivity.
Flex staff up or down as appropriate.
Ensure time and attendance accuracy and approve time and attendance records within designated timeframes.
Provide performance information to leadership for clinical practice evaluation, step progression, and advancement on the clinical ladder.
Provide direct patient care and take full or partial patient care lists when needed (e.g., lunch relief, emergencies, high census, inefficient patient flow).
Promote the empowerment of the nursing profession and implement new knowledge, innovations, and improvements in practice.
Facilitate a positive environment and provide hands-on guidance to engage staff in a care delivery model of accountability, empowerment, and excellence.
Contribute to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Perform other duties as needed.