SNF STAFF RN

AHMC Healthcare•Moss Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families in compliance with the standards for care at AHMC Seton Medical Center and Nurse Practice Act.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current California licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Current training in Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
Knowledgeable of the California Nursing Practice Act.
Able to understand and follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of Nursing Service, AHMC Seton Medical Center, Title XXII.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
Two years Long Term Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses, collects and documents health assessment data focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial and educational needs of the patient.
Plans nursing care, based on priority of physical and psychosocial-emotional needs.
Implements the plan of care including prescribed procedures and treatments.
Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care delivered to reach the expected outcome.
Utilizing professional nursing knowledge and skills. Appropriately assesses for: Physical and psychosocial-emotional needs. Barriers to learning. Educational/learning needs. Discharge needs. Age-related needs. Issues related to assault or abuse.
Analyzes patient related data, such as vital signs, past medical history, physical exam findings, laboratory values and other information, including age-specific criteria, to determine appropriate care.
Utilizes advanced, specialized knowledge and skills to implement interventions for all patients, by prioritizing needs, and using a patient centered approach.
Provides health education and teaching to patient’s, family members and/or significant others, that is age specific, providing for any barriers to learning. Clearly communicates health, treatment and discharge information, ensuring the patient, family member or significant other understands all discharge and follow-up instructions.
Effectively performs procedures, such as initiation of IV catheters and fluids, medication administration, dressings, patient teaching, etc., within their scope of practice, and unit, department and Medical Center policies and procedures.
Appropriately recognizes and quickly responds to emergency medical situations.
Remains current on treatments/practices/procedures through attendance at continuing education events, in-services and the review of professional literature.
Integrates/applies new knowledge from education and research into clinical practice.
Demonstrates knowledge of and competence in age-related patient care.
Consistently demonstrates knowledge of state and federal regulations, such as Title XXII. Follows all JCAHO guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals.
Consistently and accurately completes required documentation.