Day Charge Nurse: Psychiatric Unit Leader

Universal Health Services; California; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a Charge Nurse to provide safe and effective nursing care in a psychiatric unit, guiding the team and modeling professional conduct. You will lead on-shift nursing services and foster a supportive, learning-focused environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating unit services, ensuring accurate documentation, and upholding standards during day, evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts. CPR and CPI training are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a psychiatric health-care facility.
• Currently licensed to practice by the California State Board of Nursing.
• CPR certification and successful completion of CPI training.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective nursing care in assigned area.
• Organize and coordinate unit nursing services on shift.
• Promote a climate of learning and teamwork for staff and patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff; document patient information.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and compliance with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

CPI training

Crisis intervention

Dosage calculation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

RN license

Tools

CPR certification

CPI training

Job description

Universal Health Services seeks a Charge Nurse to provide safe and effective nursing care in a psychiatric unit, guiding the team and modeling professional conduct. You will lead on-shift nursing services and foster a supportive, learning-focused environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating unit services, ensuring accurate documentation, and upholding standards during day, evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts. CPR and CPI training are required.