REGISTERED NURSE

Vale Healthcare Center; California; On-site; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale-Healthcare-Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess and treat residents in accordance with physician orders and standards of practice. The RN operates within the scope defined by the State and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications and treatments, participating in care planning, supervising LVNs and CNAs, and documenting care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid State licensure as an RN.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients by physical examination and pertinent diagnostics to determine health status.
• Administer medications and treatments and oversee implementation of care plans.
• Participate in care planning and supervise LVNs and CNAs.
• Communicate with physicians regarding changes in condition and test results; document assessments and care.
• Educate patients and families on health-related issues.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Care planning

Documentation

Communication with physicians

Education

RN license

CPR certification

Nursing degree from accredited school

Job description

SUMMARY

Assesses and evaluates the health status of resident / patient and provides care and treatment in accordance with physician
orders and standards of practice. The Registered Nurse (RN) works within the scope of practice as defined by the State.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses patients by physical examination including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status. Administers medications and treatments. Participates in the care planning process and oversees implementation of the plan. Supervises LVNs and Certified Nursing Assistants/Nursing Assistants. Communicates with physicians regarding changes in conditions, diagnostic test results, etc. Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy. Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing Valid State licensure as an RN Current CPR certification

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises LVNs, Student Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Nursing Assistants

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms,feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds.
Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and oversees facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents’ protected health information.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW

I understand this job description, its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the
job duties may be altered from time to time.

SALARY RANGE: $50.00 to $52.00 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

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