RN Skilled Nursing
About The Position
As a Registered Nurse in Skilled Nursing Care, you will provide direct nursing care to patients and residents and supervise nursing activities to support high-quality, cost-effective care. You will use technology, procedures, protocols, standards, and interventions specific to your assigned unit and assume a leadership role over nursing personnel. The role requires accurate and timely documentation using a computerized documentation system, clear communication with proper medical terminology, and adherence to policies and standards for care, medications, and treatments. You will assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers; identify changes or abnormal signs and symptoms; and arrange prompt follow-up with physicians, residents, and responsible parties, documenting care in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act.
Requirements
- One year of experience caring for aged, acutely ill, chronically ill, or restorative-care patients.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Ability to communicate proficiently in spoken and written English.
- 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 an SNF/LTC 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, using the computerized documentation system competently.
- Communicate clearly and effectively using proper communication etiquette and accurate medical terminology; promptly report abnormal findings or changes in a patient's condition to appropriate personnel.
- Correct quality concerns immediately when within scope of practice, and report concerns to the nursing management team for assistance or direction when outside that scope.
- Follow policies, procedures, and standards when delivering 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 patients and initiate prompt follow-up with the physician, resident, and/or responsible party, with appropriate documentation.
- Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Supervise nursing activities and personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
