RN Charge Nurse - Psych Acute

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center•Garden Grove, CA

9d•$57 - $71

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Charge Nurse is accountable to the Department Director for nursing staff quality and patient care delivery during the shift, and assists the Director with daily unit or department operations. The role provides direct communication to the Director and/or House Supervisor about unanticipated patient care events and risk management activities. The Charge Nurse may also provide direct patient care within scope of practice and clinical competency; during those times, the Director or designee temporarily relieves the nurse of Charge Nurse duties, with the details documented on the patient care assignment record.

Requirements

Current and valid state RN license.
Current BLS certification upon hire and maintenance of current certification.
Working knowledge of mental health laws, practice standards, interdisciplinary treatment team processes, behavioral health programming, and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral units.
Must obtain approved training on LPS statuses and patient rights and successfully pass the LPS Certification exam.
Must have approved LPS certification before writing 5150 holds in designated Prime facilities.
LPS Professionals must have experience in an inpatient mental health facility per County requirements.
Patients Rights Education/Competency is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience.
Continuum of care for behavioral health care.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director with daily operation of the unit or department.
Communicate unanticipated patient care events and risk management activities to the Director and/or House Supervisor.
Use nursing personnel effectively, including assisting with scheduling, staffing, and assignments.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate staff, and provide staff education as needed.
Assist with staff performance evaluations, progressive discipline, and related human resources activities as needed.
Assess availability of supplies and equipment, ensure proper use and functionality, and assist with maintaining daily par levels.
Collaborate with other department managers and supervisors to coordinate patient services, improve patient flow, and support efficient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Consistently assess patient care delivery and the quality of care and documentation.
Direct staff to make immediate changes to care plans as appropriate to support patient safety and compliance with regulatory guidelines, hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and clinical pathways.
Notify the Department Director, House Supervisor, and/or Medical Staff as appropriate through the chain of command.
Interview patients and families at admission and during rounds to support positive patient experiences, orient them to the unit, and explain how to access services or the Charge Nurse.
Provide direct patient care within scope of practice and clinical competency as needed to ensure patient safety and patient-to-nurse ratios, documenting any temporary relief from Charge Nurse duties.