Lead Charge Nurse (AN1) - 4MN Med Surg/Telemetry - Santa Monica

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA Fully On-Site Work Schedule: 12 hour night shifts including weekends and holidays; 3 shifts/week Salary Range: $74.16 - $107.75 Hourly Primary Duties and Responsibilities The Lead Charge Nurse (AN1) is responsible for assisting with the clinical management and administrative coordination of the unit. The position is a combination of clinical and administrative responsibilities. Coordinates multi-facility elective or urgent admissions, and transfers within the UCLA Health System, under the supervision of the UD, CNM, and Director of Patient Placement. Excellent communication skills in collaborating with referring and accepting Physicians, Executive Management, Patient and Guest Services, and hospital support systems. Develop expertise in working with the automated UCLA CareConnect EPIC EHR bed management system. Works collaboratively in the organization with management and Nursing leadership to create a systematic approach to bed management that creates a positive patient experience. Develops a working relationship with the lead staffer and assists in prospective staffing needs based on scheduled as well as anticipated needs for each service. Job Qualifications We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with: BSN or MSNrequired 2 years of Med Surg/Tele RN experience required BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Associationrequired Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis Ability to perform historical, physical, and behavioral patient assessments Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff Involvement in leading unit projects is preferred As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr UCLA Health