Full-time NOC Shift Registered Nurse (RN)

PACS•Placerville, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pines at Placerville Healthcare Center is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care during the overnight shift. The RN ensures residents receive appropriate assessments, treatments, medications, and ongoing clinical support while maintaining safety, comfort, and quality of care. The role requires sound clinical judgment, compassion, organization, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with the nursing team. The RN monitors residents and responds to changes in condition, coordinates clinical care, supports nursing staff, completes accurate documentation, and communicates effectively during shift transitions. The position is based at 1040 Marshall Way, Placerville, CA 95667, reports to the Director of Nursing, and is scheduled from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. It is a non-exempt position.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current, active, and unrestricted California RN license.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Strong communication, organizational, and clinical decision-making skills.
Knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to skilled nursing and long-term care.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect resident information.
Ability to meet applicable physical and job-related requirements.
Ability to move throughout the facility and perform resident-care physical activities, including standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and assisting with resident mobility as required.
Ability to follow safety and infection-control practices in a healthcare environment with potential exposure to infectious materials, bodily fluids, cleaning agents, medical equipment, and other workplace hazards.
Compassionate, resident-centered approach; sound clinical assessment and decision-making; effective communication; organization and adaptability; and ability to prioritize effectively.
Ability to work independently during overnight hours while collaborating with the team and seeking assistance when needed.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of nursing experience, preferably in skilled nursing or long-term care.
Previous charge nurse, supervisory, or leadership experience.
Knowledge of PCC or comparable electronic medical record systems.
Experience with care planning, quality assurance, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.
Training or experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Experience providing nursing care during overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, resident-centered care in accordance with care plans and professional nursing standards.
Assess residents, recognize changes in condition, and respond appropriately; notify physicians and responsible parties of significant changes as appropriate.
Monitor residents overnight, including those requiring increased observation or clinical attention, and promptly address health-status changes and care needs.
Administer medications and treatments according to orders, care plans, and facility policies; monitor medication passes and treatment schedules for accuracy and completion.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete nursing documentation, including required reports and accident and incident reports.
Perform vital signs, assessments, IV starts, and specimen collection as ordered and within scope of practice.
Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed.
Respond to resident needs, urgent situations, and emergencies, and address resident and family questions and concerns professionally.
Promote resident dignity, comfort, safety, and quality of life while respecting nighttime routines and sleep needs.
Communicate resident-care concerns, outstanding tasks, significant overnight events, changes in condition, and follow-up needs during shift handoffs.
Provide clinical guidance and support to nursing staff as appropriate and help staff prioritize resident needs.
Collaborate with CNAs, LVNs, RNs, physicians, and other departments to coordinate care and maintain continuity.
Follow facility policies, nursing standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Protect resident privacy and confidential health information in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies.
Follow infection prevention, safety, sanitation, and emergency procedures; report safety concerns, equipment issues, occupational exposures, and other concerns according to policy.
Participate in care planning, quality assurance, and performance improvement activities as assigned.
Promote compliance with clinical protocols and quality-of-care standards and help maintain a safe, comfortable environment for residents and staff.