Registered Nurse - RN (On-Call)

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises and directs care given to residents by LVN's and CNA's;
• Ensures continuity of care by appropriately directing, coaching and counseling the support staff;
• Collaborates in the evaluation of all levels of nursing personnel;
• Demonstrates appropriate physical assessment skills for initial and follow-up appraisal of resident status;
• Analyzes initial and ongoing assessments in the development of the plan of care;
• Demonstrates the ability to administer medications and to perform treatments and procedures as prescribed;
• Completes documents in an appropriate manner;
• Demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and medications commonly prescribed to residents and administers appropriate medications;
• Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of rehabilitative and preventative aspects of care and ensures resident safety, comfort, and protection;
• Aids physicians in making rounds and assessments of residents;
• Coordinates resident care between disciplines;
• Administers IV therapy as required;
• Documents each resident, reflecting skilled care, resident instruction and patient/family response, doctor notification, and specific plan for ongoing care;
• Submits written plans of treatment reflecting resident status and nursing care plans in a timely and accurate manner;
• Submits required documentation which consistently meets guidelines within the time frames established by the community;
• Follows documentation procedures as required by Title XXII and OBRA rules and regulations;
• Uses accurate medical terminology;
• Responsible for follow-up and completion of consultant reports.

Personal and Professional Development

• Attends workshops, seminars, or classes to further develop professional knowledge/skills;
• Establishes professional goals in coordination with nursing supervisor;
• Participates in orientation programs for new nursing employees, students, or selected individuals designated by the community;
• Participates in internal committees/projects when requested;
• Participates in staff meetings on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate from a Baccalaureate Degree nursing program, Diploma school of nursing, or an Associate Degree nursing program;
• Valid California registered nursing license;
• Current CPR certification.

Training and Experience

• One (1) year recent skilled nursing experience preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of comprehensive nursing care which includes clinical disease entities, physical assessment skills required for initial and follow-up appraisal of residents;
• Assesses residents' treatments, specialized diets, medication regime for individuals, the rehabilitative and preventative aspects concerning each resident, and any other additional direct resident care services which ensure the safety, comfort and protection of residents;
• Awareness of the usual performances indicated for disease prevention and restorative measures;
• Able to make decisions regarding safety needs of residents including adequate equipment.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Starting Pay Range

Starting pay ranges from $41.65 to $54 per hour. Factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations may influence base pay.

Qualifications

Education: Must be a graduate from a Baccalaureate Degree nursing program, Diploma school of nursing, or an Associate Degree nursing program.

Valid California registered nursing license.

Current CPR certification.

One (1) year recent skilled nursing experience preferred.