Charge Nurse - RN - Full Time Nights

Description

Kindred Hospital Los Angeles helps patients return to the lives they love.

At our hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey.

Located in Ladera Heights near Fox Hills Park, Blanco Park and Ladera Park, we are a short drive from restaurants and shops, as well as close to public transit.

Job Summary

Supervises nursing staff, assesses patients needs and provides nursing care for patients. Plans and organizes training for unit staff members and participates in guidance and educational programs.

Essential Functions

• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates designated nursing staff; assigns duties and coordinates nursing services.
• Participates in developing nursing protocol and procedures.
• Provides continuing education and staff development opportunities for nursing staff.
• Assesses patient needs; participates in providing nursing care; ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately
• Maintains patient health care records.
• Maintains supply inventory records; orders supplies and equipment, as necessary.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Supervisory skills and ability to evaluate job performance.
• Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for work unit.
• Time management skills and ability to organize priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $49.556-$62.78/hr.

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree from an accredited school of nursing.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid state Registered Nurse license.
• Valid BLS certification

Experience

• Two years of nursing experience in a hospital.
• 1 to 2 years supervisory/leadership experience