Charge Nurse - Surgery Prep
Reporting to
the Nursing Director or Manager, this position requires the full understanding
and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Redlands Community
Hospital. It is expected the employee demonstrates behavior consistent with our
Standards of Performance. The Charge Nurse adheres to the Patient’s First
Philosophy of Safety, Compassion, and Efficiency. S/he is able to coordinate
care not only for individual patients, but also to lead the care delivery of
multiple patients in the nursing care area in accordance with policies and procedures
of the Hospital. S/he collaborates with other professional disciplines/unit
leaders to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery. S/he is responsible
for assigning nursing personnel to specific patients for whom they will care
for based upon their skill, experience and temperament, and the acuity of the
patients. This position serves as resource of information and coordinates all
activities within the department. Responsibilities and related duties to be
carried out by the Charge Nurse as delegated by the Nurse Manager with the
appropriate level of authority and ability to utilize independent judgment to
ensure compliance.
*Ability to meet all job & physical requirements as
outlined in job description or as agreed through a work place accommodation. EDUCATION/TRAINING/
EXPERIENCE: 1.
Graduate
of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program required. 2.
Three
to five years of relevant experience in the assigned service area preferred. 3.
Demonstrated
expertise in the clinical area, and leadership ability preferred. 4.
Basic
knowledge of computer (Word, Excel, and e-mail functions). 5.
BSN
preferred, MSN desired. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: 1. Current CA State licensure as a Registered Nurse required. 2. Current CPR certificate required. 3. Current ACLS certificate required 4. NIHSS certification required within 6 months of hire