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 https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.
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Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Plans the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift. Supervises nursing staff assigned to a particular shift. Assigns patients to available nursing staff, taking into consideration the patient’s condition and the employee’s skill level. 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.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
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Supervises nursing staff assigned to a particular shift. Assigns patients to available nursing staff, taking into consideration the patient’s condition and the employee’s skill level.
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Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.
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Anticipates staffing needs and moves proactively to respond to them.
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Oversees stocking of supplies and updating patient records to ensure that the nursing floor is ready for subsequent shifts.
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RN / ICU / Critical Care / Intensive Care / Supervisor / Charge Nurse
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing (e.g., ADN).
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse in the ICU
Licensure:
- Registered Nursing License (RN) in state of practice, Basic Life Support (BLS), other credentials or credential modules may be required.