Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery

RANGE REFLECTS SPAN OF PROFESSIONAL LADDER.

Reporting to the Nursing Director or Manager, this positionrequires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling themission of Redlands Community Hospital. It is expected the employeedemonstrates behavior consistent with our Standards of Performance. The ChargeNurse adheres to the Patient’s First Philosophy of Safety, Compassion, andEfficiency. S/he is able to coordinate care not only for individual patients,but also to lead the care delivery of multiple patients in the nursing carearea in accordance with policies and procedures of the Hospital. S/hecollaborates with other professional disciplines/unit leaders to ensure safeand effective patient care delivery. S/he is responsible for assigning nursingpersonnel to specific patients for whom they will care for based upon theirskill, experience and temperament, and the acuity of the patients. Thisposition serves as resource of information and coordinates all activitieswithin the department. Responsibilities and related duties to be carried out bythe Charge Nurse as delegated by the Nurse Manager with the appropriate levelof authority and ability to utilize independent judgment to ensure compliance

Ability to meet all job & physical requirements as outlined in job description or as agreed through a work place accommodation.

*One year of Surgery experience preferred

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

1. Graduateof an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program required.

2. Recentappropriate nursing practice (within past 4 years), or evidence of nursingrefresher courses preferred

3. Experience and/or training in leadership preferred, if acting as charge nurse .

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

1. Current CA State licensure as a Registered Nurse required.

2. Current CPR certificate required.

3. ACLS certification preferred upon hire, required within 3months of hire for experienced RN’s. (New grad RN’s ACLS required within 6 months of hire ).