Charge Nurse NICU

Job Summary

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924. The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care. With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner.

HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous research centers in the U.S. and Korea including a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti‑aging life center).

Position Summary: Functions as a Lead of the healthcare team, coordinates departmental operations that ensure quality patient care in a safe, healing environment that is patient and family centered. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Has an appropriate clinical skill to be an expert resource. Is available and supportive to employees and understands priorities/needs of the department. Is a staff role model for professional nursing practice.

May recommend to management in efficient resource allocation by assuring appropriate patient assignments, staffing, and scheduling. Demonstrates performance consistent with the strategic plan of the organization and the HPMC nursing mission and values.

• The Charge Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
  • Directs, reviews, assigns and organizes the work of at least three (3) or more employees, of which at least one (1) must be another Registered Nurse.
  • Applies the HPMC Nursing mission, vision, values and behaviors in daily practice.
  • Understands needs and sets priorities for the department.
  • Provides professional leadership and direction of department personnel in order to maintain efficient delivery of effective patient care.
  • Coordinates departmental operations and delegates tasks appropriately.
  • Is an excellent staff role model for professional nursing practice (e.g. RN/MD Collaborating for Outcomes, Speak up Culture, Quality, Service, and Safety).
  • Supports and enhances the leadership skills of the staff RNs, MT’s and CNAs (and other ancillary staff as appropriate).
  • Upholds compliance with Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center’s Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct, applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and accreditation and licensure requirements. Upholds the standards of the California Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Nursing Practice, and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
  • Champions new ideas; actively collaborates with others through the change process.
  • Acts as a resource, preceptor and mentor to new employees, registry, students, and other team members in department specific operations and patient care activities.
  • Collaborates with or refers to manager/clinical coordinator/educator any outstanding issues or concerns on the unit.
  • Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve problems in collaboration with work team and with other departments.
  • Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
  • Participates in activities related to patient flow, including admission and discharge processes.
  • Facilitates inter‑professional/interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.

• Serves as a resource for clinical concerns, scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations as well as operational concerns of providers and staff.
• Possesses experience and skills to be a resource for providers, RNs, MT’s, USs/CNAs, (and other ancillary staff as appropriate).
• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule to meet the department demands of the day; facilitates and relieves staff breaks.
• Actively involved in assigning, orienting, and precepting and coaching staff as needed.

• Conducts audits and ensures that documentation reflects thorough assessments, incorporates physical and…