CHARGE NURSE

BHC Alhambra Hospital, Inc.; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) Match

Student Loan Refinancing

Nursing Education Support

Stock Plan Discount

Job summary

BHC Alhambra Hospital in Rosemead, California, is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) to lead patient care on the psychiatric unit. You will prescribe, delegate, coordinate, and evaluate care in collaboration with the health team.

The role includes supervising LVN/LPT and a Program Specialist, completing assessments within eight hours of admission, documenting care, and ensuring timely ADL completion.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a registered nurse in a psychiatric health care facility.
• Currently licensed to practice by the State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive nursing assessment within eight hours of admission.
• Document patient information and nursing care.
• Document and reassess significant changes in patient condition.
• Delegate staff assignments based on patient needs.
• Make daily patient care assignments based on staff competency.
• Supervise nursing staff to ensure timely ADL completion.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

Psychiatric Nursing

Nurse Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Shift Available

NOC 7:00 pm-7:30 am

BHC Alhambra Hospital

BHC Alhambra Hospital is located in the beautiful city of Rosemead, California. Our 115 bed facility established in 1924 prides itself on upholding a standard of excellence that allows our patients to take the first step to recovery. BHC Alhambra Hospital is a private, fully accredited, full-service acute psychiatric hospital serving children, adolescents and adults. BHC Alhambra is dedicated to providing quality behavioral health, substance abuse, and eating disorder treatment. We offer inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient options for individuals in the communities of the San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County, and surrounding areas.

Job Description

The Charge Nurse (R.N).) prescribes, delegates, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members and in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. Supervisory responsibilities for LVN/LPT and Program Specialist.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive nursing assessment and patient interview according to policy within eight hours of patient’s admission to the unit.
• Document patient information and nursing care.
• Document and reassess any significant changes in the patient’s condition in compliance with facility’s policy.
• Delegate staff assignments based on patient needs.
• Makes daily patient care assignments based on individual staff’s level of competency
• Supervises nursing staff to assure timely completion of patient activities of daily living (ADL’s)

Requirements

Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years experience as a registered nurse in a psychiatric health care facility is preferred.

License: Currently licensed to practice by the State Board of Nursing.

Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development.

Qualifications

BHC Alhambra Hospital employees receive great opportunities:

• Tuition Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuitions savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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