Rn Jobs in San Jose, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• Current, valid RN or LVN licensure in Texas.
• Management or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of licensure requirements in long-term care or skilled nursing.
• At least 2 years of experience providing care to geriatric patients in a long-term care setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain nursing service obligations, goals, and standards consistent with licensure requirements and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Oversee, direct, and coordinate nursing staff to provide appropriate resident care in accordance with standard nursing practices.
• Participate in screening prospective residents and assessing residents’ ongoing needs.
• Ensure staff follow infection control procedures, quality assurance programs, and OSHA procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between the facility and outside caregivers.
• Conduct employee conferences, counseling, and evaluations.
• Participate in hiring nursing employees and orienting them to the facility and its residents.
• Assist with ongoing in-service education for nursing staff.
• Adhere to the nursing service budget.
• Make decisions regarding nursing care, consulting with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Consultants, and other resources as needed.
• Ensure medications, treatments, and nursing services are provided according to care plans and physician instructions.
• Monitor and control inventories of drugs and supplies.
• Notify the Director of Nursing, physician, and family or responsible party when a resident’s condition changes significantly.
• Formulate care plans based on resident assessments and assign resident care attendants according to resident needs.
• Attend department head and staff meetings and serve on committees as deemed necessary by the Director of Nursing.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Paid time off with cash-out and donation options
• Paid holidays
• Pay on demand/payday advance
• Gym membership and fitness program discounts
• Employee discounts on everyday purchases and services
• Access to automobile and home insurance marketplace
• Employee appreciation events