RN Charge (BHU) - Part Time, Days (Culver City) - 10398

Southern California Hospitals•Culver City, CA

4d•$46 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Charge Nurse oversees clinical functions related to patient care, quality of nursing practice, and standards of care for the assigned shift. The role directs patient care activities by assigning staff and functions based on patient needs and staff skills, while maintaining clinical nursing skills and unit-specific expertise. The nurse performs professional nursing duties to assess, plan, intervene, and advocate for patients and their families throughout the continuum of care, and provides and arranges break relief. The nurse troubleshoots issues, serves as a role model and clinical resource, and supervises RNs, LVNs, and Mental Health Workers. The position also provides input to the Administrative House Supervisor on employee counseling, evaluation, scheduling, and discipline, and reports directly to the Administrative House Supervisor. The Charge Nurse provides continuous staff supervision and direct patient care as needed; coordinates unit operations and staff assignments; supports safe, evidence-based nursing practice; and collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team on patient care, treatment plans, education, and discharge planning. The role also ensures compliance with hospital care standards, infection control procedures, and HIPAA requirements, and communicates compassionately with patients, families, and colleagues. The position is part-time, based in Culver City, and listed for days. Base pay is $46.10–$63.40 per hour; the stated 12-hour rate is $53.80–$73.90, calculated by averaging eight hours at the base rate and four hours of overtime.

Requirements

Active, current, and unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in California.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
AHA Basic Life Saving certification.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment.
Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card for Los Angeles City employees.
Understanding of patient classification and staffing requirements for the patient population.
Demonstrated experience in a leadership role.
Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
Management of Assaultive Behavior Certification upon start date.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
Prior experience as a Charge Nurse in an acute care setting.
Recent behavioral health experience in an acute psychiatric setting.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (RN-BC) certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee clinical functions related to patient care, nursing practice quality, and standards of care during the assigned shift.
Assign staff and unit functions based on patient needs and staff members’ relative skills and abilities.
Maintain clinical nursing practice skills and unit-specific expertise while performing patient care duties.
Provide and arrange break relief coverage for the shift.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise.
Serve as a role model and clinical resource for staff and patients.
Supervise RNs, LVNs, and Mental Health Workers in their daily functions and provide input to the Administrative House Supervisor on counseling, evaluation, scheduling, and discipline.
Provide direct patient care as needed and ensure medications, treatments, and procedures are administered safely and appropriately.
Recognize changes in patients’ clinical conditions and respond or direct staff to respond, taking appropriate action and documenting interventions.
Ensure hospital patient-care standards are met and advocate for patients in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Intervene appropriately in instances of abuse, assault, or neglect and make referrals to address patient issues.
Coordinate daily unit operations and complete staff assignments based on staff competencies and patient acuity.
Provide input on staff coaching, training, counseling, discipline, and performance assessments; assist with hiring, interviewing, orientation, and training.
Develop care goals with treating physicians, consistent with treatment plans and patient preferences.
Assess patient conditions and direct staff to use pain-management resources and other appropriate interventions.
Support ongoing patient assessment and documentation, review test results, identify critical results, and communicate them promptly.
Ensure nursing practice is evidence-based, within licensure scope, and compliant with hospital standards and core measures.
Ensure staff follow infection control and HIPAA procedures.
Collaborate with staff, physicians, and other healthcare team members to coordinate care and delegate patient-care activities appropriately.
Provide information, resources, guidance, and education about treatment plans, care plans, and medications.
Develop and implement accurate patient teaching and ongoing discharge plans.
Communicate compassionately and ensure staff interactions are appropriate to patients’ age, culture, religion, gender identity, and ethnic background.