Charge RN (Med Surg) - Loan Forgiveness & $20,000 Sign-on Bonus - Full Time, Nights (Hollywood)

The 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.

Performs 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.

Ensures break relief and provides break relief coverage for the shift.

Troubleshoots and Resolves issues as they arise.

Functions as a role model and clinical resource to staff and patients.

Supervises and directs staff RNs, LVNs, and CNAs in their daily job functions and provides meaningful input for employee counseling, evaluation, scheduling and discipline.Southern California Hospital at Hollywood is a 100-bed acute care facility and 24/7 urgent care with a mission and vision to provide compassionate healthcare accessible to everyone.

Southern California Hospital at Hollywood provides comprehensive, high-quality medical care.

As an acute care facility, we have physicians and specialists on staff for the following: cardiology, pulmonology, internal medicine, psychiatry, orthopedics, hematology, endocrinology, podiatry, cardiothoracic vascular surgery, urology, plastic surgery, and more.Required Qualifications:


* 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

Preferred Qualifications:


* Bachelor of Science in Nursing


* Prior experience as a Charge Nurse in an Acute Care setting


* Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families


* Recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an Acute Care setting


* Certification in specialty area of practice

Sign On Bonus Eligibility: To be eligible for the Sign On Bonus, you must have one or more years (1+) of acute care RN hospital experience.

Current Alta Hospital employees are not eligible and former Alta Hospital employees may not be eligible.

The Sign on Bonus Program is only available for full-time RN positions.

Bonus payments are made in increments over the course of 24 months to active employees in good standing.

Pay Rate: Min - $48.70 | Max ...