Charge Nurse-ER at Loma Linda

Murrieta, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

82.01

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing leadership, Emergency nursing, Staff supervision, Performance improvement, Regulatory compliance, Patient care, Critical thinking, Customer service, Clinical practice, Quality monitoring, Chart review, Staff remediation, Fiscal responsibility, Communication, Problem solving, Team collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: The Charge Nurse-ER is responsible for the continued support, evaluation, and remediation of assigned staff. Functions in a leadership role and contributes to the efficiency of the organization by demonstrating fiscal responsibility during each shift. Assures that care, equipment, and services provided are appropriate for the ages and needs of the populations served. Consistently evaluates patient and family progress toward desired plan of care outcomes and goals. Contributes to regulatory readiness of the staff and unit through chart reviews and quality and performance improvement data monitoring and collection. Participates in the development and implementation of performance improvement measures pertinent to the unit. Adheres to excellence in customer service and hold staff accountable at the same level. Provides for prompt service recovery as needed. Understands, observes, and employs daily the following nursing statutes: California Nurse Practice Act, The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing. Functions in the capacity of unit Registered Nurse (RN) as needed. Organizes nursing care for assigned groups of patients within a nursing unit. Manages and supervises all clinical activities that occur within the nursing unit. Performs other duties as needed Education and Experience: Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. Recent, appropriate nursing practice within the past two years. Minimum one year of directly related Charge Nurse experience in area of specialty or an appropriate equivalent required, two years preferred. Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate an understanding of normal growth, development, and care throughout the lifespan. Substantial knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations and accreditation, finance, performance improvement, quality, patient safety, evidenced-based clinical practice standards, medical staff structure, legal aspects of care, and nursing scope of practice required. Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in area of specialty and population served. Obtains cooperation and support from a broad range of staff. Knowledge and application of adult learning principles. Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of staff. Able to read; write and speak with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; operate/troubleshoot patient care equipment required for the position. Able to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership; be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, rules and laws; think critically; use sound judgment based on factual information and clinical knowledge; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English (and Spanish preferred) in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently; perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple assignments; compose written material; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position. Licensures and Certifications: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications from the American Heart Association required. Current, nationally recognized specialty certification preferred. Examples: Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Cardiac Vascular Nursing (RN-BC), Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN). Successful completion of LLUMC-Murrieta EKG competency test within thirty days of hire. Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

Responsibilities

The Charge Nurse-ER manages clinical activities, supervises staff, and ensures the delivery of high-quality, efficient patient care within the emergency unit. They are responsible for performance improvement initiatives, regulatory readiness, and maintaining excellence in customer service.