CHARGE NURSE

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Universal Health Services' BHC Alhambra Hospital in Rosemead, CA is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse (RN) to lead nursing care on the psychiatric unit during the NOC shift. You will collaborate with the health team to coordinate care and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Requirements include a licensed RN in California, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and at least three years' psychiatric nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; RN license required.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience as an RN in psychiatric care preferred.
• Current California nursing license is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical documentation

Psychiatric nursing

Delegation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

BHC Alhambra Hospital

Charge Nurse (RN)

Shift Available:

NOC 7:00 pm-7:30 am

Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking?

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 Angels 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 include:

• 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)

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

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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

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.

EEO Statement

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