Job Description

Reporting to the Nursing Director or Manager, this position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Redlands Community Hospital. It is expected the employee demonstrates behavior consistent with our Standards of Performance.

The Charge Nurse adheres to the Patient’s First Philosophy of Safety, Compassion, and Efficiency. 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 care area in accordance with policies and procedures of the Hospital. S/he collaborates with other professional disciplines/unit leaders to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery. S/he is responsible for assigning nursing personnel to specific patients for whom they will care for based upon their skill, experience and temperament, and the acuity of the patients.

This position serves as resource of information and coordinates all activities within the department. Responsibilities and related duties to be carried out by the Charge Nurse as delegated by the Nurse Manager with the appropriate level of authority and ability to utilize independent judgment to ensure compliance

Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE:

1. Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program required.

2. Recent appropriate nursing practice (within past 4 years), or evidence of nursing refresher 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 3 months of hire for experienced RN’s. (New grad RN’s ACLS required within 6 months of hire ).

About the Hospital

Redlands Community Hospital is a not-for-profit, 211-bed acute care facility, and growing! Although officially founded and incorporated in 1929, RCH's history has roots dating back to 1903 when Redlands opened its first medical facility. Our Programs and Services with more than 1,800 employees, 300 physicians, and more than 300 volunteers, provide acute care services that adhere to the highest standards.

We are equipped with the latest medical technology and staffed with highly qualified physicians practicing in over 25 medical specialties.