Charge RN - Med/Surg (3 West) 12 HR FT Days 7am-7:30pm

AHMC Healthcare•Monterey Park, CA

2d•$50 - $62

About The Position

The Charge RN is responsible for delivering patient care through assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role directs and coordinates nursing care for patients receiving medical-surgical services in accordance with established clinical nursing practice standards. The Charge RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to support effective and efficient care and desired patient outcomes. When oriented and as directed, the Charge RN serves as a resource nurse. The position supports the organization’s vision and mission and incorporates patients’ age, developmental status, spiritual needs, and cultural diversity into care. It also contributes to quality nursing care through performance-improvement techniques that demonstrate positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current California RN license.
One year of acute-care experience.
BCLS, ACLS, and NIHS Stroke Certification required upon hire.
PCCN certification.
Proficiency in written and oral communication.
Ability to demonstrate leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, quality improvement, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Set priorities according to patient care needs.
Complete initial and subsequent assessments of patient care needs based on chart review and/or direct observation.
Document patient care according to diagnosis and established standards of practice.
Reassess patients as their conditions warrant and prepare transfers and discharges as appropriate.
Recognize signs and symptoms of potential behavioral or physical emergencies and initiate appropriate actions and timely interventions.
Recognize indicators of abuse and report them appropriately.
Practice National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG).
Use appropriate methods to assess risk and prevent patient falls and skin breakdown on intact skin.
Assess alternatives for restraint management.
Perform and document nursing interventions legibly, promptly, and accurately to meet patient care needs.
Coordinate total nursing care using the plan of care to provide continuity.
Provide and document patient education consistently and as appropriate.
Ensure complete follow-up instructions are given before discharge, confirm the patient demonstrates or verbalizes understanding, and document this in the medical record.