Charge Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatric hospital in Orange County is looking to hire a full-time CHARGE REGISTERED NURSE

CHARGE RN - FULL-TIME NOC SHIFT FOR CRISIS STABILIZATION UNIT - 12-HOUR SHIFTS

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for CHCM/CSU roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices, etc. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay at CHCM/CSU in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

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Listed below is the job description:

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Provides direct medical and programmatic nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and
participates in patient and family teaching and discharge planning. Assumes responsibility for completing
assigned duties and for supervision of non-licensed nursing staff, LVN’s, LPT’s, and Staff RN’s. Works
cooperatively with patient team personnel to maintain standards of professional nursing practice in the
clinical setting.
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QUALIFICATIONS

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of California
• Preferred one (1) year acute psychiatric or chemical dependency nursing with age level appropriate to assignment
• Ability to assess the age specific needs per unit population
• BCLS required
• Management Assaultive behavior (MAB) is required within 90 days of hire

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Occasional sitting for long periods of time. Frequent walking, standing, bending and reaching. Occasional
lifting with assistance up to 250 pounds. Frequent pulling and pushing up to 100 pounds. Corrected vision
and hearing to a normal range. Finger dexterity. Constant exposure to stressful situation. Constant patient
contact.
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WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequent exposure to noise. Occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke and fumes. Occasional exposure to
cold, heat, chemicals and general cleaning chemicals. Rare exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Shift hours
may vary dependent upon department needs to include weekends and holidays.
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MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(All duties listed below are essential to the job.)
* General Staff Accountabilities
 Employee’s conduct conforms to the Mission, Vision, Values, and Code of Conduct of College Hospital
Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU).
 Values individual differences and demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural needs of others.
 Respects the rights, privacy and property of others, and maintains strict confidentiality.
 Effectively protects all health information from unauthorized access per HIPAA regulations and all
applicable local and state laws.
 Maintains required certification/license in a timely fashion.
 Exhibits good attendance and punctuality.
 Provides appropriate notice prior to vacation/time off and notifies supervisor a minimum of two hours
prior to shift when unable to come to work.
 Observes allotted break and meal periods as prescribed by College Hospital Crisis Stabilization Unit
(CSU) Policy and follows time card procedures by accurately writing in and out.
 Attends to personal affairs to avoid any interference with productivity.
 Adheres to the Dress Code.
 Demonstrates an understanding of their personal role in the case of fire/disaster and participates in
Performance Improvement activities.
 Functions with an awareness of patient safety issues and applies basic principles of safety as identified
within the facility.
 Follows the occurrence reporting policy and procedure in reporting any potential safety issues.
* Job Specific Accountabilities
 Demonstrates the ability to use critical thinking and problem solving
 Demonstrates ability to understand the needs of the client population served
 Demonstrates the ability to chart legibly and timely in the clients chart
 Verbalize understanding of CSU’s program solution focused care and the importance of completing the
safety plan with each client prior to discharge
 Demonstrates ability to interview a client, identify problems and initiate a treatment plan based on
problems identified
 Demonstrates ability to assess patients for suicidality, assault and AWOL potential
 Verbalizes understanding and importance of reporting any patient care or staff related concerns
 Demonstrates the ability to work independently
 Demonstrates ability to intervene during crisis situations utilizing de-escalation and utilizing seclusion and
restraints as a last resort
 Demonstrates understanding of Patients’ Rights.
 Demonstrates understanding of Legal Status of patients
 Demonstrates ability to identify possible abuse issues and reporting processes.
 Demonstrates knowledge of confidentiality and HIPPA policy.
 Demonstrates ability to administer medication in a safe and timely manner, recognizing adverse drug
reactions per policy
 Demonstrates ability to monitor patients after first dose of medication and chart accordingly
 Demonstrates ability to teach patients/families regarding psychotropic medications and identified
medical problems
 Demonstrates understanding of obtaining medication consents.
 Demonstrates ability to direct Emergency Codes., remaining calm
 Verbalizes understanding of CSU’s best practice on psychiatric homeless patient discharge planning
including ensuring they have proper clothing, footwear and are offered food
 Demonstrate an understanding of the admission and discharge process and paperwork involved
 Demonstrates the ability to assess medical conditions and respond appropriately with any abnormal
findings reporting to the charge RN
 Demonstrates ability to assess patients for withdrawal symptoms of substance abuse.
 Demonstrates the ability to recognize and intervene when clients are decompensating
 Demonstrates the ability to ensure safety on the unit at all times and notify Charge RN or manager when
an unsafe situation occurs.
 Demonstrates effective team building competency by working with other team members during
heavy workload and by assisting others when needed.
 Demonstrates ability to follow all fire and safety guidelines and knows role in case of
emergency/disaster
 Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control, Standard Precautions, and protecting against
blood-borne pathogens, isolation technique, PPE and red bagging, proper use of mask to prevent the spread
of airborne pathogens
 Demonstrates and consistently practices proper handwashing techniques in order to help control
the spread of infection
 Demonstrates excellent Customer Service skills and sensitivity to cultural diversity when
dealing with co-workers, patients, physicians and outside agencies.
 Demonstrates competent, safe and effective equipment used on the unit and protocol for removing
unsafe equipment
 Demonstrates the ability to perform chart reviews and break down charts after a client discharges
 Performs other duties as assigned.
* Customer Service
 Exhibits behavior that is courteous, compassionate, polite, friendly, and respectful towards patients,
visitors, physicians, and co-workers and extends self to make patients, visitors, clinical staff, and peers feel
welcome and respected.
 Holds subordinates accountable for conformity to the Customer Service Standards
Reports to: Director of CSU Services and Manager of Access and Utilization

Company DescriptionCollege Hospital Costa Mesa is a TJC accredited, 122 bed facility that provides high quality medical, surgical and psychiatric care. We are located near the intersection of the 405 and 55 freeways in the city of Costa Mesa, California.

We provide a continuum of superior psychiatric health care services in a cost-effective manner to meet the needs of our patients, community, professional staff and payors.

We have been doing so since 1987.

Our medical and surgical specialty services complement the tertiary care services of the large medical centers in Orange County.

Company Description

College Hospital Costa Mesa is a TJC accredited, 122 bed facility that provides high quality medical, surgical and psychiatric care. We are located near the intersection of the 405 and 55 freeways in the city of Costa Mesa, California.\r\n\r\nWe provide a continuum of superior psychiatric health care services in a cost-effective manner to meet the needs of our patients, community, professional staff and payors.\r\n\r\nWe have been doing so since 1987.\r\n\r\nOur medical and surgical specialty services complement the tertiary care services of the large medical centers in Orange County.