Job DescriptionProvides direct patient care and charge nurses duties. The primary nursing responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Standards of professional performance required include ethics, education/competency, quality practice, effective communication, leadership skills, collaboration, and evidence-based practice/research utilization. Charge nurse duties include, assessment of patient and staff needs, coordination of care delivery and patient flow, and serve as role model and resource. Identifies safety concerns and institutes measures to provide a safe environment for patient and staff.
Required Skills- Leadership abilities
- Written and verbal communications, interpersonal competence, negotiation and confrontation skills
- Organizational, prioritizing, and time management skills
- Basic computer skills
- Clinical education related to specialty
- Principles of patient/family teaching
- Knowledgeable and proficient in the use of healthcare technology within specialty area.
- Commitment to customer service and an ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and colleagues.
Required ExperienceRequired:- Current California RN license
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- BSN or concurrent enrollment in BSN program
Preferred:- Knowledgeable and proficient within specialty area.
- Two years prior experience in an acute care facility
