Registered Nurse

Sequoia Living•Portola Valley, CA

25d•$53 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring Registered Nurses who render direct or indirect resident care services that ensure the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of residents; includes the performance of disease prevention and restorative measures. If you enjoy partnering with people and are excited about the opportunity to make a difference every day, then this might be for you! Part Time NOC Thursday - Sunday, SNF/Health Center

Requirements

Current RN California nursing license and Basic Life Support certification.
Previous gerontological nursing experience.
Two years consecutive experience in the field of nursing immediately prior to application.
Knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
Sensitivity and understanding of issues related to aging.
Patience and tact in dealing with the elderly.
Judgment in order to make assessments regarding nursing and medical conditions.
Ability to coordinate interdisciplinary ancillary health service.
Physical skills and ability to perform work that requires continual standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting of at least 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

You enjoy working with people and have interpersonal skills.
You can use tact and courtesy in dealing with residents under sometimes trying conditions. You can show patience and understanding.
You like your days to be varied, can handle a fast-paced environment, and don’t mind working under pressure.

Responsibilities

Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the facility and the nursing department and maintains compliance with federal and state regulations.
Assesses and documents the resident's condition & nursing care needs. Updates & maintains resident care plans.
Plans resident care activities based on the Plan of Care and continued assessment through participation in the Interdisciplinary Team.
Provides direct care in accordance with the prescribed medical and nursing treatment plans.
Functions in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Nursing Manager. Responsible for the supervision of the team's nursing assistants and LVNs.
Functions as an advocate for the resident and his or her family by supplying and interpreting information, supporting decisions, and facilitating communication.
Functions as Charge Nurse as assigned by DNS by overseeing skilled nursing facility support services (food service, housekeeping and laundry, maintenance, security).
Completes reports including but not limited to, assessment, intervention implementation, physical and chemical restraint reduction, falls, weight change, dietary and pharmacy considerations, medical needs, and behavior stamps for physician review; communicates results and implementation programs to appropriate personnel.
Additional responsibilities as needed.