Registered Nurse RN FT

Sequoia Living•Greenbrae, CA

1d•$53 - $62

About The Position

Sequoia Living is hiring a Registered Nurse to render direct or indirect resident care services that ensure residents’ safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection, including disease-prevention and restorative measures. The position maintains nursing-care standards and facility and nursing-department policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The RN assesses and documents residents’ conditions and care needs, updates care plans, and plans care activities through continued assessment and participation in the Interdisciplinary Team. The role also provides direct care according to prescribed medical and nursing treatment plans, advocates for residents and families, and may supervise nursing assistants and LVNs in the absence of the Nursing Manager or serve as Charge Nurse when assigned by the DNS. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Compensation is $52.92–$62.18 per hour. Sequoia Living is a Bay Area-based nonprofit founded in 1958 that provides services and living environments for older adults.

Requirements

Current California nursing license.
Basic Life Support certification.
Previous gerontological nursing experience.
Two consecutive years of experience in the nursing field immediately prior to application.
Interpersonal skills and enjoyment of working with people.
Ability to use tact and courtesy when dealing with residents in trying conditions, and to demonstrate patience and understanding.
Ability to handle varied workdays and a fast-paced environment, including working under pressure.

Responsibilities

Maintain nursing-care standards and implement facility and nursing-department policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Assess and document residents’ conditions and nursing-care needs, and update and maintain resident care plans.
Plan resident care activities based on the Plan of Care and ongoing assessment through participation in the Interdisciplinary Team.
Provide direct care in accordance with prescribed medical and nursing treatment plans.
In the absence of the Nursing Manager, function in a supervisory capacity and supervise the team’s nursing assistants and LVNs.
Advocate for residents and their families by providing and interpreting information, supporting decisions, and facilitating communication.
When assigned by the DNS, function as Charge Nurse overseeing skilled nursing facility support services, including food service, housekeeping and laundry, maintenance, and security.
Complete reports on matters including assessments, interventions, restraint reduction, falls, weight changes, dietary and pharmacy considerations, medical needs, and behavior stamps for physician review; communicate results and implementation programs to appropriate personnel.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed.