Job Title: Charge Registered Nurse

Job Summary:

Provides professional nursing care within the Behavioral Health unit, coordinates care planning and implementation with other disciplines. The Charge Registered Nurse will be responsible for clinical and management of nursing services in area of responsibility. Responsible and accountable for coordinating and supervising the nursing care provided to patients on assigned nursing unit. Participates in establishment and implementation of Hospital and Nursing objectives and policies and procedures along with unit identified Performance Improvement Projects. Assists Nurse Manager with appropriate unit initiatives including clinical rounds, orientation of new hires, evaluation of annual staff performance, physician collaboration, educational needs of staff, participates in appropriate meetings and or committees.

Experience:

• At least 2 years recent experience in inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.
• Experience as a charge nurse, relief charge nurse, or team leader preferred
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of psychiatric nursing
• LPS Designation within LA county (or within 90 days) whereby certifying RN to assess for and write 5150s within CPH during scheduled shift (For FT RNs with 3 yrs. inpatient psychiatric nursing experience).

Education:

• Associate degree in nursing
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Current CA RN license in good standing with California Board of Nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current MAB certification.

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