Charge Nurse - Tele 3200

Redlands Community Hospital; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Redlands Community Hospital in Redlands, CA is seeking a Charge Nurse to coordinate patient care and lead nursing teams in a busy unit. You will assign staff based on skills and acuity, ensuring safe, efficient delivery of care in alignment with hospital policies.

The role requires RN licensure in CA, BLS/ACLS with NIHSS, and strong leadership and computer skills; BSN preferred, MSN desired. This position reports to Nursing leadership and drives Standards of Performance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program is required.
• 3–5 years of relevant nursing experience in the assigned service area preferred.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, and e-mail) are required.
• BSN is preferred; MSN desired.
• Current CA RN license is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for individual patients and lead care delivery for multiple patients.
• Coordinate all activities within the department as a resource.
• Assign nursing personnel to patients based on skill, experience, and patient acuity.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Clinical judgment

Education

Registered Nurse license in CA

BSN preferred

MSN desired

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIHSS certificate

MAB training on day one

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook Email

Job description

Hourly pay range: $55.21 min. - $87.55 max.

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.

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

EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE:

1. Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program required.
2. Three to five years of relevant experience in the assigned service area preferred.
3. Demonstrated expertise in the clinical area, and leadership ability preferred.
4. Basic knowledge of computer (Word, Excel, and e-mail functions).
5. BSN preferred, MSN desired.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

1. Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
2. Current BLS (American Heart Association) certification required.
3. Current ACLS (American Heart Association) required within 3 months of hire (ACLS required within 6 months for new grad RNs).
4. Current NIHSS certificate required within 6 months of hire.
5. MAB is required to be completed on the first day of work. (Grandfathered: existing employees must complete new requirements by 6/9/2025.)