Registered Nurse (RN) - GI Lab

Reporting to the Nursing Director or Manager, this position requires thefull understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Redlands Community Hospital. It is expected the employee demonstrates behaviorconsistent with our Standards of Performance. The Charge Nurse adheres to the Patient’s First Philosophy of Safety, Compassion, and Efficiency. S/he is ableto coordinate care not only for individual patients, but also to lead the care delivery of multiple patients in the nursing care area in accordance with policies and procedures of the Hospital.

S/he collaborates with other professional disciplines/unit leaders to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery. S/he is responsible for assigning nursing personnel to specificpatients for whom they will care for based upon their skill, experience and temperament, and the acuity of the patients. This position serves as resource of information and coordinates all activities within the department.

Responsibilities and related duties to be carried out by the Charge Nurse asdelegated by the Nurse Manager with the appropriate level of authority andability to utilize independent judgment to ensure compliance .

* Ability to meet all job & physical requirements as outlined in job description or as agreed through a work place accommodation.

• 1. Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program required.
• 2. Recent appropriate nursing practice (withinpast 4 years), or evidence of nursing refresher courses preferred.
• 3. Experience and/or training in leadership preferred, if acting as charge nurse

• 1. Current license as aRegistered Nurse in the State of California.
• 2. Current CPR certification required.
• 3. Current ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire; required within 6 months of hire for new graduate RN's.
• 4. Current PALS certification required within 3 months of hire; required within 6 months of hire for new graduate RN's.
• 5. NIHSS certification required within 6 months of hire.