Registered Nurse - Charge Nurse - Med Surg

As a Charge Nurse on the Medical/Surgical Unit at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, you will coordinate nursing care for patients to ensure the provision of quality care and maintain standards for professional nursing practice. This is a full-time night shift position (19:00 - 07:30) serving primarily adult and geriatric patients, with occasional pediatric admissions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care for patients on the unit
• Assess adult and senior patients for appropriate behavior, motor skills, and psychological norms
• Provide standard patient care and treatment to adult and senior patients on a medical-surgical unit
• Recognize signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect
• Identify and address safety issues, both environmental and medical
• Assess and care for pediatric patients when admitted, including age-appropriate behavior, motor skills, and physiological/psychological developmental norms
• Ensure appropriate safety, treatment, medication, and immunization concerns for all age groups
• Demonstrate competency in the use of equipment and monitoring devices utilized on the Medical/Surgical Unit

Required Qualifications

• Diploma, associate degree, or BSN from an accredited school of nursing
• Current BLS certification
• Current NIHSS/Stroke Scale certification
• Basic Dysrhythmia Recognition Training or equivalent
• Organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills, including conflict resolution
• Basic computer skills
• Well-rounded knowledge of nursing care

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of prior experience in an acute care setting

Schedule and Compensation

• Full-time, night shift: 19:00 - 07:30
• Pay range: $55 - $62 per hour (based on qualifications including experience, education, certifications, and licensure)

Benefits

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, optional supplemental life insurance (employee, spouse, and/or child coverage), flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care), 403b retirement with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%, paid time off, and additional benefits depending on employment status.