RN Charge (Sub Acute) - Full Time, Days (Culver City) - 10403

Southern California Hospitals•Culver City, CA

6d•$54 - $74

About The Position

The Sub Acute Charge Nurse oversees clinical functions related to patient and resident care, nursing practice quality, and standards of care for the assigned shift. The nurse directs unit care activities by assigning staff and responsibilities based on assessed patient and resident needs and staff skills, while maintaining clinical nursing skills and unit-specific expertise. The role includes professional nursing care across the continuum, incorporating age-appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, and advocacy for patients, families, and significant others. The Charge Nurse ensures break relief and provides coverage, troubleshoots issues, serves as a role model and clinical resource, and supervises RNs, LVNs, and Nursing Assistants. The role also provides input on employee counseling, evaluation, scheduling, and discipline. The position oversees daily unit operations, supports staff development and performance, provides direct resident care as needed, and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare team members to deliver safe, high-quality care.

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 only.
Understanding of patient classification and staffing requirements for the patient population.
Demonstrated experience in a leadership role.
One year of nursing experience.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support for Foothill Campus only.
Pediatric experience or completion of a pediatric course within one year of employment for Foothill Campus only.

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 experience as a Registered Nurse in a SNF or long-term care setting.
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Saving certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate daily unit operations and resolve issues as they arise.
Assign staff duties based on patient acuity, staffing requirements, staff competencies, and assessed patient or resident needs.
Supervise and direct RNs, LVNs, and CNAs in providing resident care; delegate and monitor care activities.
Provide direct resident care as needed, including safe and age-appropriate input on medications, treatments, and procedures.
Recognize changes in resident clinical condition and respond or direct staff to respond, including documenting interventions.
Ensure resident care standards are met and advocate for residents, including intervening in cases of abuse, assault, neglect, or inadequate resources.
Develop and support long- and short-term goals and plans of care with treating physicians, incorporating resident preferences.
Assess resident conditions, support pain management, and ensure ongoing assessment and documentation of physical and psychosocial condition and response to care.
Review test results, identify critical results, communicate them promptly, and integrate relevant information into the plan of care.
Ensure nursing practice is evidence-based, within licensure scope, and compliant with hospital standards, core measures, infection control, and HIPAA procedures.
Collaborate with staff, physicians, and the healthcare team to coordinate care; participate in Interdisciplinary Team Conference.
Provide staff with guidance, information, resources, and education about treatment plans, plans of care, and medications.
Develop and implement accurate patient teaching and ongoing discharge plans.
Provide input on coaching, training, counseling, discipline, performance assessment, hiring recommendations, orientation, and training of new employees.
Ensure break relief and provide break coverage for the shift.
Communicate compassionately and appropriately with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers, respecting age, cultural, religious, gender identity, and ethnic backgrounds.