SNF RN- Per Diem

MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT•Fall River Mills, CA

2d•$58 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

The SNF RN administers nursing care to patients in an efficient, safe, and courteous manner, using proper nursing procedures, under the direction of the on-duty Charge Nurse. The role includes assessing residents, prioritizing and documenting care, developing individualized care plans, providing treatments and education, coordinating with the healthcare team, and supervising staff who provide care to assigned residents. The RN is expected to maintain confidentiality, follow safety and infection-control standards, and uphold the mission, ethics, and goals of Mayers Memorial Hospital District. The position requires professional conduct, effective communication and collaboration, sound organization and time management, accurate completion of assigned work, and adherence to regulatory and facility requirements. The RN may be asked to work beyond normal working hours or temporarily in other positions when necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current California nursing licensure in good standing.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to collaborate effectively and work 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 compile and organize data using Microsoft Office applications and make appropriate recommendations or conclusions based on data.
Ability to maintain organized records and complete assigned tasks accurately and on time, with minimal direction.
Ability to follow direction and the chain of command, including when working temporarily with employees from other departments.
Ability to maintain confidential information appropriately.
Ability to use office machines effectively.
Ability to function independently, demonstrate personal integrity and flexibility, and collaborate effectively with personnel, residents, and support agencies.
Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and temporarily in other positions when necessary.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, walk, and move intermittently during working hours.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Administer nursing care safely, efficiently, courteously, and in accordance with proper nursing procedures.
Conduct individualized patient assessments, prioritize data collection and care, and notify providers of abnormal findings.
Conduct ongoing assessments and report patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
Develop and update individualized resident care plans in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
Perform provider-ordered treatments accurately and in a timely manner.
Provide individualized patient and family education.
Document assessment findings, responses to nursing interventions, progress, medications, and nursing care accurately and promptly.
Initiate emergency resuscitative measures according to appropriate protocols.
Maintain confidentiality in matters related to residents, families, and facility staff.
Provide nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory care that respects patient and family diversity, autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Follow safety and infection-control standards in delivering patient care.
Attend departmental and hospital meetings, educational in-services, and other appropriate meetings.
Assist nursing staff in other departments when requested and qualified.
Coordinate patient transfers with other departments for procedures or diagnostic tests.
Communicate concerns about the appropriateness of medical or nursing care through the chain of command.
Follow procedures for medication administration and narcotics control.
Ensure consents are obtained when needed and records are signed and legally complete.
Supervise staff providing care to assigned residents, make work assignments, and serve as a resource for less experienced staff.
Maintain current CPR certification and meet applicable annual education and regulatory requirements.
Adhere to the dress code, wear identification while on duty, report to work on time, and participate in annual evaluation.
Maintain professional behavior, effective working relationships, organized records, and clear communication with patients, visitors, staff, and leadership.
Answer phone calls, assist the public, and forward inquiries appropriately and professionally.
Perform other duties as assigned.