Charge Nurse - ICU
Company: Mission Regional Medical center
Location: Inglewood
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
OverviewFULL TIME - Day SHIFT - 12 HRS - CHARGE NURSE RN - ICU -
MICU - NON UNIONResponsibilities The ICU Charge Nurse is
responsible and accountable to the Department Director for the
quality of nursing staff and the delivery of patient care during
his/her shift and assists the Director in the daily operation of
the respective unit(s)/department. He/she provides direct
communication with the Director and/or House Supervisor of
unanticipated patient care events and/or risk management activities
within patient care unit(s); Utilizes nursing personnel
effectively, assisting with required scheduling, staffing and
assignments. Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of
staff and/or staff education as necessary; Assists with performance
evaluations, progressive discipline of staff and other related HR
activities as needed. Assesses supplies and equipment availability,
ensures their proper use and functionality and assists in the daily
maintenance of par levels. Collaborates with other department
managers/supervisors to ensure smooth coordination of services to
patients. Enhanced patient flow within the facility and efficient
admission/discharge/transfer processes. Assesses patient care
delivery and quality of care/documentation on a consistent basis.
Directs staff members to make immediate changes in the plan of
care, as appropriate to ensure patient safety and adherence to
regulatory guidelines, hospital policies, procedures, protocols
and/or clinical pathways and notifies Department Director, House
Supervisor and/or Medical Staff as appropriate utilizing the chain
of command. Interviews patients/families on admission and during
rounds to enhance positive patient experiences, provide
comprehensive orientation to the patient care unit and increase
patient/family awareness on how to access services and/or the
charge nurse, if necessary. The Charge Nurse may perform direct
patient care within scope of practice and clinical competency to
ensure patient safety and patient/nurse ratios. He/she shall be
temporarily relieved of Charge Nurse duties during such times by
Director/designee and shall document details of same on patient
care assignment record.QualificationsEducation and Work
ExperienceCurrent and valid state RN license. Current BLS (AHA)
upon hire and maintain current. Current ACLS (AHA) 30 days upon
hire and maintain current. Previous supervisory experience, one to
two years, in acute care hospital, ICU setting, preferred. Minimum
of one year staff nurse in an acute care hospital setting; Critical
Care setting preferred. CCRN (AACN) within 2 years of hire,
preferred. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), preferred.
Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of
hire and maintain current.We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative
Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to
veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation or other protected characteristics. If you need special
accommodation for the application process, please contact Human
Resources. EEO is the Law:
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