About this role
The Behavioral Health 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 Mental Health Workers in their daily job functions and provides meaningful input to Administrative House Supervisor regarding employee counseling, evaluation, scheduling and discipline. Reports directly to Administrative House Supervisor.
Southern California Hospital at Culver City has been taking care of generations of Culver City and west LA residents. We are a full-service, acute care hospital with a 24/7 emergency department and nationally recognized patient safety. Now at 420 beds, SCH-CC is a general acute care hospital that utilizes many of the latest medical treatments and technologies. The hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient acute care services, including an orthopedic center, cardiovascular services, acute rehabilitation, sub-acute care, psychiatric care and chemical dependency programs. Additionally, SCH-CC operates a 24-hour emergency services center, which serves as a paramedic receiving station and is staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and nurse specialists.
Other facts
About Prospect Medical
Alta Hospitals System, part of Prospect Medical’s California operations, owns and operates seven hospitals in Los Angeles and Orange County. The five hospitals are Southern California Hospitals at Culver City and Hollywood, Los Angeles and Norwalk Community Hospitals, and Foothill Regional Medical Center in Tustin. Our two behavioral health hospitals are Los Angeles Community Hospital at Bellflower and Southern California Hospital at Van Nuys.
Our acute care hospitals offer orthopedics/spine services, cardiac, general and specialized surgery, surgical weight loss, vascular services, critical care, pulmonary services, GI program, neurology, and addiction and behavioral health programs, as well as emergency and urgent care departments. Our Tustin hospital also operates a pediatric subacute unit. Visit each hospital website for more information about specific programs and services (below).
Our hospitals are nationally recognized by Healthgrades for Patient Safety Excellence, Pulmonary Excellence and GI Excellence. For a complete list of clinical achievements, visit each hospital’s website.
We welcome nurses and other healthcare professionals passionate about provide quality, compassionate, accessible healthcare in the LA and OC regions.
To learn more about nursing careers, visit:
Los Angeles Community Hospitals: lach-la.com/nursing
Southern California Hospitals: sch-culvercity/nursing
Hospital and Career Information:
Southern California Hospital at Culver City: sch-culvercity.com
Southern California Hospital at Hollywood: sch-hollywood.com
Van Nuys Behavioral Health Hospital: sch-vannuys.com
Los Angeles Community Hospital: lach-la.com
Norwalk Community Hospital: lach-norwalk.com
Bellflower Behavioral Health Hospital: lach-bellflower.com
Foothill Regional Medical Center: foothillregionalmedicalcenter.com
What you'll do
- The Charge RN oversees clinical functions related to patient care and nursing practice standards. They direct patient care activities, supervise staff, and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
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