Charge RN; ED NIGHTS

Charge RN (ED) NIGHTS

Department: 7010-Emergency Room

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 ("HOSPITAL")

Reporting To: Glenda Luce

Compensation: $46.00 - $69.00 / hour

The Emergency Department 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.

• Perform 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.
• Ensure break relief and provide break relief coverage for the shift.
• troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise.
• Function as a role model and clinical resource to staff and patients.
• Supervise and direct staff RNs, LVNs, and Nursing Assistants in their daily job functions and provide meaningful input for employee counseling, evaluation, scheduling and discipline.
• Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the unit, resolving issues as they occur based on experience and judgment.
• Demonstrate advanced level of clinical expertise, strong leadership and collaborative skills in dealing with staff and members of the healthcare team.
• Complete daily assignments for staff based on their assessment of relative staff competencies and responsibly ensure acuities are complete for all assigned patients.
• Provide meaningful RN coaching, training, counseling discipline and performance assessments.
• Assist with employee hiring decisions, including interviewing and recommending candidates, conducting orientation, and training new employees.

• Active, current, and unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
• AHA Basic Life Saving
• 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
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)
• One year nursing experience
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• 1 year of operating room experience as Registered Nurse or completion of approved Perioperative Services training program