Charge RN (ICU) - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Nights (Norwalk)

Prospect Medical Holdings • Norwalk, CA

96d • $53 - $73

About The Position

The Critical Care Charge Nurse oversees clinical functions related to the delivery of patient care, the quality of nursing practice and the standards of care for the assigned shift. Directs patient care activities by assigning staff and functions on the unit based on the Charge RN's assessment of patient needs and the relative skills and abilities of staff, while maintaining clinical nursing practice skills and unit specific expertise. Performs professional nursing duties that incorporate the psychomotor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other to assess, plan, intervene and advocate for the patient on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Ensures break relief and provides break relief coverage for the shift. Troubleshoots and Resolves issues as they arise. Functions as a role model and clinical resource to staff and patients. Supervises and directs staff RNs, LVNs, and CNAs in their daily job functions and provides meaningful input for employee counseling, evaluation, scheduling and discipline.

Requirements

• Active, current, and unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
• AHA Basic Life Saving
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment
• Understanding of patient classification and staffing requirements for the patient population
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)
• One year nursing experience
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• One year of previous critical care nursing experience or completion of a 6-week critical care training course

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Prior experience as a Charge Nurse in an Acute Care setting
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certification

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates the daily operations of the unit, resolving issues as they occur based on experience and judgment.
• Demonstrates advanced level of clinical expertise, strong leadership and collaborative skills in dealing with staff and members of the healthcare team.
• Completes daily assignments for staff based on their assessment of relative staff competencies.
• Provides meaningful input for RN coaching, training, counseling discipline and performance assessments.
• Assists with employee hiring decisions, including interviewing and recommending candidates, conducting orientation, and training new employees.
• Provides continuous supervision of staff RNs, LVNs, and CNAs on the unit in provision of patient care.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Responsible for providing competent input regarding administration of patient medications, including intravenous titrations, invasive and arterial lines, cardiac monitoring, ventilator management, treatments and procedures.
• Recognizes change in patient's clinical conditions and responds or directs staff to respond by taking appropriate action and documenting intervention.
• Responsible for ensuring that Hospital patient care standards are met.
• In conjunction with treating physicians, develops long and short term goals consistent with treatment plans.
• Appropriately assesses patient condition and directs staff to engage pain management resources.
• Directs and supports staff RNs in providing ongoing assessments and documentation.
• Reviews patient test results, identifies critical results, communicates in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with staff, physicians and members of the healthcare team to coordinate and manage care.
• Acts as a source of information and articulately responds to questions.
• Empathizes with patients and patient support systems, expresses compassion and understanding.

Benefits

• $25,000 Sign-on Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree