RN

PACS•Napa, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supervises the facility’s day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty, following applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations to maintain high-quality resident care. The RN assists the Director of Nursing Services with nursing operations, policies, quality assurance, staffing, staff development, safety, infection control, equipment and supply management, care planning, and resident assessments. The position also provides and coordinates direct nursing care, supports residents and their families, and helps ensure continuity of care in a long-term care facility. The RN carries delegated administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for assigned duties and assists with the overall supervision and management of nursing staff. The role requires an active, unencumbered RN license in the state, current CPR certification, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, and training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. Two or more years of experience, preferably in a long-term care facility, are required. The RN must maintain required licensing and continuing education and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Two or more years of experience; long-term care facility experience is preferred.
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions effectively.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to make independent decisions, solve practical problems, and deal tactfully with residents, families, personnel, visitors, agencies, and the public.
Leadership and supervisory ability, willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise others, and ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret care programs and procedures.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs; patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
Ability and willingness to seek out and incorporate new methods and principles into nursing practices.
Ability to communicate information about a resident’s condition and work effectively as a team member.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday, cope with mental and emotional stress, and see and hear adequately or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Ability to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least five feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet; may assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a long-term care facility.
Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing Services with directing daily nursing operations and maintaining nursing policies, procedures, manuals, and reference materials.
Prepare reports and recommendations; review nursing policies, procedures, job descriptions, and discharge plans; and participate in facility surveys and quality assurance activities.
Coordinate nursing services with other departments and participate in facility committees, care planning, and discharge planning.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, and complete related reports, forms, charting, and other administrative duties.
Supervise nursing staff during the assigned tour of duty, ensure adequate nurse and nursing assistant coverage, assign and delegate work, make rounds, address staffing and performance concerns, and report issues to the Director.
Support staff orientation, in-service education, clinical supervision of nurse aide trainees, and continuing education.
Coordinate and provide resident care, including observing residents, consulting with residents, families, and physicians, reporting changes in condition, monitoring seriously ill residents, and providing direct care as needed.
Perform or assist with clinical tasks such as starting IVs, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and monitoring medication administration and treatment schedules.
Review nursing notes, medication records, and care plans to ensure accurate documentation and care consistent with physician orders, residents’ wishes, and facility procedures.
Maintain safe, clean, and sanitary work and resident-care areas; promote hand hygiene, infection control, fire safety, and disaster preparedness; and ensure appropriate use of personal protective and safety equipment.
Recommend and monitor nursing equipment and supply needs, medication and supply stock, preventive maintenance, equipment procedures, and safe equipment use.
Participate in resident assessments and the development, review, and implementation of preliminary and comprehensive care plans, including MDS, RAPs, and Triggers.
Report accidents, occupational exposures, suspected fraud, privacy or information-system violations, hazardous conditions, and other required incidents.
Maintain effective working relationships with residents, families, staff, physicians, support departments, visitors, and government agencies.
Maintain confidentiality of resident health information and protect facility information-system credentials.