POSITION SUMMARY
DEFINITION
Under general direction, and in accordance with the State of California Practice Nurse Act, plans, organizes, and supervises nursing staff; manages, reports on, and provides resources for direct patient care in major inpatient units and outpatient units as directed; and to perform related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This class reports directly to a senior level hospital management staff member. Week-end rotation is required
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Possession of Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Experience
Minimum 2 years as a Registered Nurse, preferably in an acute care setting. Adequate experience to demonstrate critical thinking with organizational skills in performing multiple tasks and priorities.
Licensure/Certification
Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the
State of California.
BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
ACLS Certification (American Heart Association)
Chemo Certification, PALS, NRP, FHM (unit specific)
KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Nursing processes and its application to patient care.
Teaching, coaching and mentoring processes.
Licensure, accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Personnel scheduling, group dynamics, teambuilding and conflict management, problem solving and management techniques
Hospital established policies, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures and Nursing Practice Act of the State of California.
Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing.
Abilities to:
Learn, follow, and direct compliance with policies and procedures and to develop and direct compliance with unit specific policies, procedures, and standards of care/practice.
Demonstrate a consistent disposition, able to be objective.
Participate in the evaluation process and demonstrate ability to identify behaviors
Complete and maintain reports and clinical records.
Monitor critical practice indicators.
Identify opportunities for improvement, and guide the implementation of action plan.
Set, communicate, and monitor performance standards and expectations.
Teach, coach and mentor skillfully.
Manage time effectively; make sound decisions using problem-solving skills.
Use productive group dynamics to achieve teamwork.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Manage emergency or crisis situations; required judgment/action which could result in undesirable patient outcomes.
AGE SPECIFIC COMPENTENCY
Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for the physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
Charge Nurse Fulltime/Days 12 hr. Shifts
Skills Required
- Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California
- Possession of Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 2 years as a Registered Nurse, preferably in acute care
- BLS Certification from American Heart Association
- ACLS Certification from American Heart Association
- Chemo Certification, PALS, NRP, FHM (unit specific)
What We Do
The KPC Health is a global leader in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, engineering and real estate. Originally founded by world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and entrepreneur, Dr. Kali Chaudhuri, the KPC Group has reached an unprecedented level of success through its vision, innovation, and leadership. Today, the KPC Group has amassed over $10 billion in assets, including hospitals, clinics, schools, commercial real estate properties, and agricultural research centers. As pioneers in technology for the healthcare industry the KPC Group healthcare division, KPC Health, has successfully established a group of integrated healthcare delivery systems consisting of acute care hospitals, Independent Physicians Associations (IPAs), medical groups, urgent care facilities, and various fully integrated multi-specialty medical facilities throughout the western United States. Our California facilities include: Anaheim Global Medical Center Chapman Global Medical Center Hemet Valley Medical Center Menifee Valley Medical Center Orange County Global Medical Center South Coast Global Medical Center Victor Valley Global Medical Center Our facilities collectively serve some of California’s most densely populated areas in the Southern California region – totaling nearly ten million people. KPC Health has invested nearly $100 million in the latest information technology transforming one of the oldest hospital systems in the United States into a state of the art healthcare operation with an advanced Electronic Medical Records system. Most importantly, we have invested in our people. KPC Health attributes its overall successes to the highly skilled, advanced trained, expert physicians, nurses, information technology specialists and staff. Investing in having the very best workforce has enabled KPC Health to maximize its technological capabilities to best serves its patients, their families and the communities its hospitals and medical institutions it serves. As community hospitals dedicated to the health and welfare of each and every community we serve, we are investing in a number of non-profit and charity-based organizations, including the American Heart Association, March of Dimes for healthy babies, and Caterina’s Club for feeding hungry children. We believe our involvement in the promotion of these programs is crucial to serving our communities. For us, healthcare is not just about caring for our patients, but also about investing in the people of Orange County
