L & D Charge RN - 12 HR FT Nights 7pm-7:30am

AHMC Healthcare • Monterey Park, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Labor and Delivery (L&D) Charge Nurse maintains comprehensive clinical oversight and administrative accountability for unit operations, patient care quality, and safety during their assigned shift. Operating in coordination with the Department Director, the Charge Nurse directly supervises and evaluates nursing personnel, oversees operational workflows, and optimizes resource allocation to uphold established clinical standards. The position delivers direct patient care within the licensed scope of practice as required, continually assessing care delivery to execute real-time plan-of-care modifications, while functioning as a clinical leader, mentor, and professional resource for unit personnel.

Requirements

• Current and valid state Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, NRP (must be AHA), and Fetal Monitoring certificates required.
• Clinical proficiency across age-specific categories (Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric).
• Working knowledge of labor laws, HR policies, and continuous quality improvement processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication.

Nice To Haves

• BSN (Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing) preferred.
• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Basic dysrhythmia training preferred.
• Birth/Beyond certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates daily unit activities, staff assignments, and patient flow based on patient acuity, staff competency, and regulatory requirements.
• Performs triage, updates goal-directed care plans, monitors hemodynamic/cardiac status, manages medication reconciliation, pain assessment/reassessment, and performs bedside/procedural time-outs.
• Mentors co-workers, assists with onboarding/orientation, handles conflict resolution, and participates in staff performance evaluations and scheduling.
• Ensures compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, Infection Control guidelines (OSHA/CDC), EMTALA regulations, safe patient handling, and crash cart protocols.
• Serves as a key liaison between staff, physicians, patients, and families, ensuring high standards of Service Excellence and positive interdepartmental relations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level