Charge Nurse - Custody Unit - Paradise Valley Hospital

Company: Prime Healthcare
Location: National City
Posted on: September 20, 2022

Job Description:

Prime Healthcare, with 45 hospitals in 14 states, is one of the nation's premier hospital systems recognized for quality and patient safety. Prime Healthcare hospitals received more than 300 quality awards from Healthgrades, and Prime has more Patient Safety Excellence Award recipients for six consecutive years than any other health system in the country. Our hospitals have also been recognized among the nation's best by Fortune/IBM Watson Health, and rank among the top health systems in social responsibility and cost efficiency, according to the Lown Hospital Index.At Paradise Valley Hospital a 291 acute clinic, we are proud of our heritage as the oldest hospital in San Diego's South Bay, serving the healthcare needs of community for more than 100 years. We are the largest employer in San Diego's National City and our beautiful 30-acre campus is bustling with activity, including exciting new growth and expansion, like our recent high tech upgrades and brand-new San Diego Spine & Joint Center. Our hospital is only a few miles from the ocean and downtown San Diego.Join our family of caring professionals who bring dedication and commitment to our mission, The Skill to Heal, The Spirit to Care. We combine our compassion and education along with state-of-the-art, life-saving technology to best serve the healthcare needs of our community.The Custody Unit Charge Nurse is responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during their shift. Assists the Department Director in the daily operations of the unit, directing, supervising and evaluating personnel, ensuring the proper use of time, equipment and resources. Ensures the efficient functions of the department. Performs direct patient care, only as needed, within the scope of practice. Continually assesses patient care and directs staff to make necessary changes in the plan of care. Effectively communicates with physicians and staff to ensure positive patient outcomes.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING+ Current and valid state RN License.+ Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.+ Current ACLS 30 days upon of hire and maintain current.+ Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. RN-C within 2 years of hire preferred. + PALS within 30 days of hire for units that admit pediatric patients.+ Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually.We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. EEO is the Law:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf ID: 2022-103841 Street: 2400 East 4th Street Shift: Days Exempt / Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

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