Days 12 hr. Shifts

KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS•Hemet, CA

About The Position

Under general direction and in accordance with the State of California Practice Nurse Act, the Charge Nurse plans, organizes, and supervises nursing staff; manages, reports on, and provides resources for direct patient care in major inpatient and outpatient units as directed; and performs related work as required. This position reports directly to a senior-level hospital management staff member. Weekend rotation is required. The role is full-time, with 12-hour day shifts.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
At least 2 years as a Registered Nurse; acute care experience is preferred.
Experience demonstrating critical thinking and organizational skills in handling multiple tasks and priorities.
Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
BLS Certification.
ACLS Certification.
Knowledge of nursing processes and their application to patient care.
Knowledge of teaching, coaching, and mentoring processes.
Knowledge of licensure, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of personnel scheduling, group dynamics, team building, conflict management, problem solving, and management techniques.
Knowledge of hospital policies and quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control policies and procedures, and the California Nursing Practice Act.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing professional nursing.
Ability to follow and direct compliance with policies and procedures and develop and direct compliance with unit-specific policies, procedures, and standards of care and practice.
Ability to demonstrate consistent, objective conduct.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage emergency or crisis situations where judgment and action could affect patient outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Acute care setting experience.
Chemo Certification, PALS, NRP, and FHM, as applicable to the unit.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and supervise nursing staff.
Manage, report on, and provide resources for direct patient care in major inpatient and outpatient units as directed.
Direct compliance with policies and procedures, including unit-specific policies, procedures, and standards of care and practice.
Participate in the evaluation process and identify behaviors.
Complete and maintain reports and clinical records.
Monitor critical practice indicators; identify opportunities for improvement and guide implementation of action plans.
Set, communicate, and monitor performance standards and expectations.
Teach, coach, and mentor staff.
Manage time effectively and make sound decisions using problem-solving skills.
Use productive group dynamics to achieve teamwork and establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Manage emergency or crisis situations using appropriate judgment and action.
Maintain, demonstrate, and be assessed on knowledge and skills needed to address the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit.
Keep abreast of developments in the area of nursing specialization.