Charge Nurse; RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

staff - Charge Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $58-79 per hour at Adventist Health summary:
The NICU Charge Nurse (RN) at Adventist Health Glendale leads and supervises nursing and ancillary personnel in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. The role entails managing staffing, coordinating care plans, maintaining compliance with safety standards, and fostering collaboration among healthcare team members. The position requires an RN license, neonatal resuscitation certification, supervisory experience, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes in a busy hospital environment.
Adventist Health is seeking a NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in Glendale, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

• Discipline: RN

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Start Date:

ASAP

• Duration:
Ongoing

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Employment Type:

Staff
Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.

Job Summary:

Provides unit-based leadership working collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, Director, Physicians, and staff. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Ensures that all patients on the unit receive cost effective, professional care that results in positive outcomes and high patient satisfaction while maintaining the highest level of patient safety.

Assesses and takes steps to improve quality of patient experience.

Job Requirements:

Education and

Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience:
Required

• Master's Degree:
Preferred

• Five years' technical experience:
Preferred

• Supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills:
Required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice:
Required

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification:
Preferred

• Clinical specialty and/or nursing administration certification:
Preferred
Facility Specific License/

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification:
Required
Department Specific License/

Certifications:

• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP):
Required

Essential Functions:

• Provides unit-based leadership in the development and provision of clinical services. Supervises and directs unit personnel. Initiates and coordinates individual and team conferences with health team members, patients, and/or families to initiate and revise care plans for optimal, individualized patient care. Directs and monitors personnel in the performance of patient care activities to ensure adequate patient care and quality of work.

Participates in patient care as needed.

• Fosters an environment of patient and family centered care with special attention to cultural diversity and personal needs. Makes rounds to have an overview of patient care needs and to introduce self to patient and families. Solicits feedback on quality of nursing services and any other concerns. Provides interventions and/or develops systems to address the care of patients throughout the continuum of care.

Develops strategies with Nurse Manager/Director to improve customer satisfaction for patients, families, and physicians. Investigates and resolves patient care and operational issues as needed. Recommends policy/procedure changes based upon the standards, in collaboration with the Nurse Manager/Director.

• Ensures compliance with Patient Safety Goals as…