RN Skilled Nursing

CommonSpirit Health•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Bruceville Terrace, a 171-bed sub-acute skilled nursing facility of Methodist Hospital of Sacramento, provides skilled nursing, rehabilitative, and complex medical services for elderly residents and patients needing extended recovery or short-term care after an acute hospital stay. Care is delivered through an interdisciplinary team approach. The Registered Nurse in Skilled Nursing Care provides direct nursing care and supervises nursing activities to support quality, cost-effective care. The RN uses technology, procedures, protocols, standards, and interventions specific to the assigned unit; documents care accurately and promptly; communicates clearly using appropriate medical terminology; and follows applicable policies and standards for care, medications, and treatments. The role also includes assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers, identifying changes in patient condition, and arranging timely follow-up with physicians and responsible parties.

Requirements

One year of experience caring for aged, acutely ill, chronically ill, and 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 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

Provide direct nursing care and supervise nursing activities.
Use technology, procedures, protocols, standards, and interventions specific to the assigned unit.
Complete legible, timely, concise, and accurate documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
Use the computerized documentation system proficiently.
Communicate clearly and effectively using proper communication etiquette and accurate medical terminology.
Report abnormalities or changes in patient condition promptly to appropriate personnel.
Address quality concerns immediately when within scope of practice, and report concerns to nursing management for assistance or direction when outside 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.