SKILLED NURSING FACILITY RN

MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT•Fall River Mills, CA

2d•$50 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the on-duty Charge Nurse, the Registered Nurse administers nursing care to patients in an efficient, safe, and courteous manner using proper nursing procedures. The role includes assessing residents, planning and providing individualized care, documenting care, coordinating with the healthcare team, and supervising staff assigned to resident care. The job description states that Mayers Memorial Hospital District may modify, supplement, delete, or augment the duties and responsibilities at its discretion.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current California nursing licensure in good standing.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to collaborate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, written, and oral communication skills.
Organizational ability and time-management skills.
Ability to produce deliverables on time, within budget, and with minimal direction.
Ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to maintain organized records, perform assigned tasks accurately, and use office machines effectively.
Ability to function independently with personal integrity, flexibility, and effective collaboration.
Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and temporarily in other positions when necessary.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Conduct individualized patient assessments, prioritize data collection according to immediate condition or needs, and notify providers of abnormal findings.
Conduct ongoing assessments and prioritize care according to patient condition and facility policies, procedures, or protocols.
Develop and update individualized resident care plans in collaboration with other healthcare team members.
Perform provider-ordered treatments accurately and in a timely manner.
Provide individualized education to patients and families.
Document assessment findings, responses to nursing interventions, progress, medications, and nursing care accurately and promptly.
Initiate emergency resuscitative measures according to applicable protocols.
Assess and report patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
Deliver care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that respects patient and family diversity, autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Follow safety and infection-control standards in patient care.
Attend departmental and hospital meetings and educational in-services.
Assist nursing staff in other departments when requested and qualified.
Coordinate patient transfers with other departments for procedures or diagnostic tests.
Follow medication-administration procedures and narcotics-control requirements.
Ensure required consents are obtained and records are signed and legally complete.
Supervise staff caring for assigned residents, make work assignments, and serve as a resource for less experienced staff.
Maintain confidentiality regarding residents, families, facility staff, and other confidential information.
Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, facility staff, directors, managers, coworkers, and the public; route calls and inquiries appropriately.
Maintain organized records and use data to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
Perform assigned tasks accurately and on time, follow the chain of command, and complete other duties as assigned.
Maintain professional conduct, comply with the dress code and identification requirements, complete applicable annual education, attend evaluations and meetings, and uphold the district's mission, ethics, and goals.