Charge Nurse- Med/Surg Acute

Prime Healthcare•Encino, CA

23h•$40 - $69

About The Position

Encino Hospital Medical Center is a 150-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in Encino, California. Its multi-disciplinary staff consists of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff. Encino Hospital Medical Center serves a diverse population and incorporates elements of urban and suburban medicine in a caring environment. It offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is consistently at the forefront in providing innovative and integrated healthcare. For more information, visit: www.encinomed.org Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality , compassion and community! Why Prime Healthcare? Encino Hospital Medical Center , a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Encino Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to: Paid Time Off 401K retirement plan Outstanding Medical Dental Vision Coverage Tuition Reimbursement Many more Voluntary Benefit Options! Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
Current ACLS (AHA) 30 days upon of hire and maintain current.
PALS within 30 days of hire for units that admit pediatric patients.
Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
RN-C within 2 years of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

The Med / Surg Charge Nurse is responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during their shift.
Assists the Department Director in the daily operations of the unit, directing, supervising and evaluating 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.