POSITION SUMMARY:
The RN job entails ensuring timely interventions and treatments, providing for patient comfort, safety and personal care. The position is required to provide coverage for other assignments including but not limited to LVN, CNA duties, desk nurse, administrative duties, treatment nurse, etc. as assigned.
This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organization’s strategic plan and the goals.
The RN has a direct reporting responsibility to the Director of Nursing (for Skilled Nursing) or Nursing Manager assigned in the appropriate level of care.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with attending physicians to provide patient care, record/sign progress notes, physician orders, etc. in accordance with all current regulations and company policies
- Oversees and directs L.V.N.s, C.N.A.s and other clinical support persons in performing nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with physician orders and patient needs
- Reviews nurses’ notes to ensure they are accurate/descriptive of the nursing care being provided, including the resident’s responses to the care, and that care is in accordance with the resident’s wishes and physician orders
- Administers treatments and medications, start IVs, charting/documenting as required
- Interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions
- Collaborates with nursing staff and leadership team to create a Plan of Care for patients
- Ensures a kind, positive, safe work environment for everyone, ensuring professional communication at all times and escalating any concerns to the Administrator
Qualifications:
- Current California RN License in good standing
- 1 year of RN and supervisory experience preferred
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem solving, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist
- Outstanding communication (oral and written) skills
- Ability to lead by example – maintaining a kind, patient and professional demeanor