Registered Nurse

Mariner Healthcare; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariner Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse for the AM shift in Palm Desert, CA. The RN assesses health status, administers meds, and collaborates on care plans while supervising LVNs and CNAs. Responsibility includes documenting care and educating patients and families.

Depending on experience, the role requires state RN licensure, CPR certification, and adherence to standards of practice. Shift-based work may include on-site duties with company policies guiding privacy and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Valid RN license in state.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients through physical exams and diagnostic findings to determine health status.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Participate in and oversee the care-planning process and implementation.
• Supervise LVNs and CNAs/NAs on assigned units.
• Communicate with physicians regarding changes in conditions and test results.
• Document assessments and care in accordance with standards and policies.
• Educate patients and families on health-related issues.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Job description

AM SHIFT

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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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 $55.00 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.