Charge RN - Loan Forgiveness & $20,000 Sign-on Bonus - Full Time, Nights
Company: Alta Hospitals
Location: Lynwood
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
The Charge Nurse oversees clinical functions related to the
delivery of patient care, the quality of nursing practice and the
standards of care for the assigned shift. Directs patient care
activities by assigning staff and functions on the unit based on
the Charge RN's assessment of patient needs and the relative skills
and abilities of staff, while maintaining clinical nursing practice
skills and unit specific expertise. Performs professional nursing
duties that incorporate the psychomotor and age appropriate
cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other to assess,
plan, intervene and advocate for the patient on an ongoing basis
throughout the continuum of care. Ensures break relief and provides
break relief coverage for the shift. Troubleshoots and Resolves
issues as they arise. Functions as a role model and clinical
resource to staff and patients. Supervises and directs staff RNs,
LVNs, and CNAs in their daily job functions and provides meaningful
input for employee counseling, evaluation, scheduling and
discipline. Los Angeles Community Hospital has been taking care of
generations of east Los Angeles families. Having a strong presence
in our community has been critical to our success since our
inception, along with offering quality, compassionate healthcare
accessible to everybody. Most of our doctors, nurses and other
employees live in the community, creating a culture of neighbors
taking care of neighbors. We have changed with our community-both
in the way we deliver medical care and by reaching beyond the walls
of our hospital. We work closely with community members to help
meet their most important needs. Our 130-bed, acute care hospital
offers a wide range of medical programs and services, including
cardiology, internal medicine and surgical services.
- Oversees and coordinates the daily operations of the unit,
resolving issues as they occur based on experience and judgment.
Demonstrates advanced level of clinical expertise, strong
leadership and collaborative skills in dealing with staff and
members of the healthcare team. Completes daily assignments for
staff based on their assessment of relative staff competencies, and
responsibly ensures acuities are complete for all assigned
patients. Provides meaningful for RN coaching, training, counseling
discipline and performance assessments. Assists with employee
hiring decisions, including interviewing and recommending
candidates, conducting orientation, and training new
employees.
- Provides continuous supervision of staff RNs, LVNs, and CNAs on
the unit in provision of patient care. Provides direct patient care
as needed. Responsible for providing competent input regarding
administration of patient medications, treatments and procedures in
a safe, effective and age appropriate manner that meets scope of
practice and standards of nursing practice. Recognizes change in
patient's clinical conditions and responds or directs staff to
respond by taking appropriate action and documenting intervention.
Responsible for ensuring that Hospital patient care standards are
met, including effective collaboration with the health care team to
intervene and advocate as necessary. Intervenes appropriately in
instances of abuse, assault or neglect, or when adequate financial
or social resources are not available. Makes appropriate referrals
to resolve patient issues effectively.
- In conjunction with treating physicians, develops long and
short-term goals consistent with treatment plans, standards of
practice, and the plan of care, incorporating patient preference
and discussing plan of care with patient. Appropriately assesses
patient condition and directs staff to engage pain management
resources and other interventions to provide pain relief. Directs
and supports staff RNs in providing ongoing assessments and
document the patient's physical and psychosocial condition, as well
as response to care and performs ongoing assessment and
documentation as necessary to support or assist staff. Reviews
patient test results, identifies critical results, communicates in
a timely manner consistent with the condition of the patient, and
correlates information into the plan of care. Responsible for
ensuring that employees' nursing practice is evidence-based, within
scope of licensure, and compliant with Hospital-wide standards of
nursing care, including core measures. Responsible for ensuring
that Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance procedures
are followed by staff.
- Collaborates with staff, physicians and members of the
healthcare team to coordinate and manage care among other
disciplines and support staff. Supervises, monitors and delegates
patient care activities to appropriate members of the health care
team, provides effective leadership and responsibly ensures that
care is safe and of high quality. Acts as a source of information
and articulately responds to questions, providing resources,
guidance, and education about treatment plan, plan of care, and
medications. Develops and implements accurate teaching and ongoing
discharge plans.
- Empathizes with patients and patient support systems, expresses
compassion and understanding and demonstrates care which is
appropriate for the age, and cultural, religious, gender identity,
or ethnic background. Engages in caring behaviors and ensures that
staff does as well, taking conscious ownership for work and takes
deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out
interactions with the patient, families, physicians, and
co-workers.Minimum Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of
Nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.Minimum
Experience: One (1) year nursing experience required. Ability to
read, write and communicate effectively in English. Ability to
maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing
environment. Understanding of patient classification and staffing
requirements for the patient population required. Demonstrated
experience in a leadership role required. Prior experience as a
Charge Nurse preferred. Bilingual skills to communicate effectively
with patients and families preferred. Recent experience as a
Registered Nurse in an Acute Care setting preferred.Req.
Certification/Licensure: Active, current, and unencumbered
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
required. AHA Basic Life Saving required. Hospital Fire and Life
Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only) required.
Certification in specialty area of practice preferred.Sign On Bonus
Eligibility: To be eligible for the Sign On Bonus, you must have
one or more years (1+) of acute care RN hospital experience.
Current Alta Hospital employees are not eligible and former Alta
Hospital employees may not be eligible. The Sign on Bonus Program
is only available for full-time RN positions. Bonus payments are
made in increments over the course of 24 months to active employees
in good standing.Pay Rate: Min - $47.80 Max - $67.60
Keywords: Alta Hospitals, Santa Barbara , Charge RN - Loan Forgiveness & $20,000 Sign-on Bonus - Full Time, Nights , Healthcare , Lynwood, California
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