RN Skilled Nursing

CommonSpirit Health • Sacramento, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Bruceville Terrace is a 171-bed sub-acute skilled nursing facility licensed as part of Methodist Hospital of Sacramento. It provides care for elderly residents and people requiring extended recovery, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and complex medical services through an interdisciplinary team. More than half of the facility is dedicated to skilled nursing and convalescent care; the remaining beds serve short-term patients recovering after an acute-care hospital stay.

The Registered Nurse in Skilled Nursing Care provides direct nursing care and supervises nursing activities to support high-quality, cost-effective care. The RN uses technology, procedures, protocols, standards, and interventions specific to the assigned unit and takes a leadership role over nursing personnel. The role requires accurate and timely documentation, clear communication using proper medical terminology, and adherence to policies and standards for resident care, medications, and treatments. The RN also assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers, and identifies changes in residents’ conditions to ensure prompt follow-up.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience caring for aged, acutely ill, chronically ill, or restorative-care patients.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of nursing care principles within the RN, LVN, and CNA scopes of practice.
• Working knowledge of Title 22, OBRA regulations, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Ability to follow instructions, analyze data, coordinate tasks, and manage workload effectively.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience supervising nursing personnel in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Use technology, procedures, protocols, standards, and interventions specific to the assigned unit.
• Complete legible, timely, concise, and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures; use the computerized documentation system competently.
• Communicate clearly and effectively using proper etiquette and accurate medical terminology.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in a patient’s condition to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Correct quality concerns immediately when within scope of practice, and report concerns to nursing management for assistance or direction when outside the RN’s scope.
• Follow policies, procedures, and standards when providing planned resident care and preparing and administering physician-ordered medications and treatments.
• Identify changes or abnormal signs and symptoms in aged, acutely ill, or chronically ill residents and initiate prompt follow-up with the physician, resident, or responsible party, with appropriate documentation.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Supervise nursing activities and personnel effectively.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed