**Charge Nurse - Med/Surg Acute (6 East)

About the position

Centinela Hospital Medical Center has been serving the communities of Inglewood and the wider Los Angeles area for nearly 100 years. An award-winning facility, ranking in the top 5% nationally for quality and patient safety, Centinela Hospital is a 362-bed acute-care hospital with a 24-hour emergency department and primary stroke center, orthopedic care, advanced cardiac services, critical care services, robotics surgery program, inpatient and outpatient rehab programs, labor and delivery, and more. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Why Prime Healthcare? Centinela Hospital Medical Center; a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during their shift.
• Assists the Department Director in the daily operations of the unit.
• Directs, supervises and evaluates personnel, ensuring the proper use of time, equipment and resources.
• Ensures the efficient functions of the department.
• Performs direct patient care, only as needed, within the scope of practice.
• Continually assesses patient care and directs staff to make necessary changes in the plan of care.
• Effectively communicates with physicians and staff to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS 30 days upon of hire and maintain current.
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• RN-C within 2 years of hire preferred.
• PALS within 30 days of hire for units that admit pediatric patients.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K retirement plan
• Outstanding Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Many more Voluntary Benefit Options!