Charge RN (BHU) - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Days (Van Nuys)
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Charge Nurse oversees clinical functions related to the delivery of patient care, the quality of nursing practice and the standards of care for the assigned shift. Directs patient care activities by assigning staff and functions on the unit based on the Charge RN’s assessment of patient needs and the relative skills and abilities of staff, while maintaining clinical nursing practice skills and unit specific expertise. Performs professional nursing duties that incorporate the psychomotor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other to assess, plan, intervene and advocate for the patient on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Ensures break relief and provides break relief coverage for the shift. Troubleshoots and resolves issues as they arise. Functions as a role model and clinical resource to staff and patients. Supervises and directs staff RNs, LVNs, and Mental Health Workers in their daily job functions and provides meaningful input to Administrative House Supervisor regarding employee counseling, evaluation, scheduling and discipline. Reports directly to Administrative House Supervisor. Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, Van Nuys Behavioral Health (also known as Southern California Hospital at Van Nuys) is a 57-bed psychiatric hospital that provides acute inpatient and outpatient mental health services on a voluntary basis to adults. As an acute inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facility, Southern California Hospital at Van Nuys provides services designed to help a patient’s psychological well-being. These services include round-the-clock nursing care, daily medical management by internists and psychiatrists, as well as daily group therapy led by social service staff and recreation therapy staff.
Responsibilities
- Oversees clinical functions related to the delivery of patient care
- Directs patient care activities by assigning staff
- Performs professional nursing duties
- Ensures break relief and provides break relief coverage
- Troubleshoots and resolves issues
- Functions as a role model and clinical resource
- Supervises and directs staff RNs, LVNs, and Mental Health Workers
- Provides meaningful input to Administrative House Supervisor regarding employee counseling, evaluation, scheduling and discipline
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
