Charge RN (BHU) - Loan Forgiveness & $20,000 Sign-on Bonus - Full Time, Nights (Culver City)
Company: Alta Hospitals
Location: San Gabriel
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
The Behavioral Health 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 Mental Health Workers in their
daily job functions and provides meaningful input to Administrative
House Supervisor regarding employee counseling, evaluation,
scheduling and discipline. Reports directly to Administrative House
Supervisor.Southern California Hospital at Culver City has been
taking care of generations of Culver City and west LA residents. We
are a full-service, acute care hospital with a 24/7 emergency
department and nationally recognized patient safety. Now at 420
beds, SCH-CC is a general acute care hospital that utilizes many of
the latest medical treatments and technologies. The hospital offers
a wide range of inpatient and outpatient acute care services,
including an orthopedic center, cardiovascular services, acute
rehabilitation, sub-acute care, psychiatric care and chemical
dependency programs. Additionally, SCH-CC operates a 24-hour
emergency services center, which serves as a paramedic receiving
station and is staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and
nurse specialists.
- Provides continuous supervision of staff RNs, LVNs, and Mental
Health Workers on the unit in provision of patient care. Provides
direct patient care as needed. Responsible for providing competent
input to House Supervisor 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.
- Oversees and coordinates the daily operations of the unit,
resolving issues as they occur based on their 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 input to House Supervisor regarding
RN coaching, training, counseling discipline and performance
assessments. Assists with employee hiring decisions, including
interviewing and recommending candidates, conducting orientation,
and training new employees.
- 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 one (1) year nursing experience required. Ability to
maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing
environment required.
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in
English.
- Understanding of patient classification and staffing
requirements for the patient population required.
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership role required.
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and
families preferred.
- Previous experience as a Charge Nurse preferred.
- Recent behavioral health experience in an Acute Psychiatric
setting preferred.
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (RN-BC) Certification
preferred.
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- De-escalation certification upon hire; Upon recertification,
SAMA Certification required.
- AHA Basic Life Support required.
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees
only) required.
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (RN-BC) Certification
preferred.
- SAMA Certification upon hire preferred.
- Active, current, and unencumbered Licensure as a Registered
Nurse
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