Head Nurse

Overview

Founded in 1887 Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit for more information.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises nursing staff assigned to a particular shift. Assigns patients to available nursing staff taking into consideration the patients condition and the employees skill level.
  • Assesses monitors and educates the nursing staff on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.
  • Anticipates staffing needs and moves proactively to respond to them.
  • Oversees stocking of supplies and updating patient records to ensure that the nursing floor is ready for subsequent shifts.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Associates Degree in Nursing (e.g. ADN).
  • Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.

Licensure:

  • Registered Nursing License (RN) in state of practice Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, PALS other credentials or credential modules may be required.

Pay Range
$49.40 – $74.72 /hour

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