Full-time PM 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 afternoon and evening shift. The RN ensures residents receive appropriate assessments, treatments, medications, and ongoing clinical support while coordinating care, supporting nursing staff, and helping maintain smooth daily operations. The role requires working independently while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to promote a safe, respectful, and resident-focused environment. The RN provides resident-centered care in accordance with individualized care plans, professional nursing standards, facility policies, and applicable regulations. Duties include assessing residents, responding to changes in condition, administering medications and treatments, documenting care, coordinating with staff and families, and supporting continuity of care through thorough shift handoffs. The position is based in a healthcare facility and involves physical resident-care tasks and potential exposure to infectious materials, bodily fluids, cleaning agents, medical equipment, and other workplace hazards. Appropriate safety and infection-control practices are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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 activities that include standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and assisting with resident mobility as required.
Follow appropriate safety and infection-control practices in a healthcare environment.

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.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, resident-centered nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans and professional nursing standards.
Assess residents and recognize, evaluate, and respond appropriately to changes in condition.
Notify physicians and responsible parties of significant changes as appropriate.
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.
Perform vital signs, assessments, IV starts, and specimen collection as ordered and within scope of practice.
Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed.
Monitor residents requiring increased observation or clinical attention.
Address resident and family questions and concerns professionally and compassionately.
Support residents with afternoon and evening routines while promoting dignity, comfort, safety, and quality of life.
Ensure residents’ needs are addressed before the end of the shift and communicate outstanding concerns during handoff.
Provide clinical guidance and support to nursing staff as appropriate.
Collaborate with CNAs, LVNs, RNs, physicians, therapy staff, and other departments.
Coordinate resident care and help ensure continuity of care throughout the shift.
Communicate clearly and professionally with residents, families, staff, and leadership.
Support nursing staff in prioritizing resident needs and maintaining quality care standards.
Help maintain a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
Assist with addressing staffing or resident-care challenges as needed.
Complete thorough shift handoffs to promote safe transitions between nursing teams.
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.
Complete required reports and documentation, including accident and incident reports.
Follow infection prevention, safety, sanitation, and emergency procedures.
Participate in care planning, quality assurance, and performance improvement activities as assigned.
Report safety concerns, equipment issues, occupational exposures, and other concerns according to facility policy.
Promote compliance with established clinical protocols and quality-of-care standards.