Charge RN (Surgery & Recovery) - $25,000 Sign-on Bonus - Full Time, Days (Tustin)

The Perioperative 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 Nursing Assistants in their daily job functions and provides meaningful input for employee counseling, evaluation, scheduling and discipline.Foothill Regional Medical Center is a fully accredited acute care hospital, licensed for 177 beds-120 beds for general acute care, 15 intensive care beds and 42 pediatric sub-acute beds.

Our pediatric sub-acute unit, just one of six in California, serves patients from throughout the state.

We care for patients up to 21 years of age who need long-term sub-acute care including ventilator care and nutritional support.• 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

• One year nursing experience

• 1 year of operating room experience as Registered Nurse or completion of approved Perioperative Services training program• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

• Prior experience as a Charge Nurse in an Acute Care setting
• Certified Nurse Operating Room Certification (CNOR)• Graduate of an Accredited School of NursingBachelor of Science in Nursing• AHA Basic Life Saving

• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)• Certified Nurse Operating Room Certification (CNOR)

• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life SupportActive, current, and unencumbered Licensure as a Registered NurseLEADERSHIP: Oversees and coordinates the daily operations of the unit, resolving issues as they occur based on experience and judgment.

Demonstrates advanced level of clinical expertise, strong leadership and collaborative skills in dealing with staff and members of the healthcare team.

Completes daily assignments for staff based on their assessment of relative staff competencies, and responsibly ensures acuities are complete for all assigned patients.

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