Registered Nurse - Acute - Full Time Nights

Eastern Plumas District Hospital; Portola (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan

Job summary

Eastern Plumas Health Care seeks a Registered Nurse for the Acute department weekend night shift at our Portola campus. Requires CA RN license, CPR, ACLS and PALS; new graduates accepted.

The role offers night and weekend differentials and a chance to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a rural hospital. Responsibilities include admission assessments, care planning, EMR documentation, and collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Current CA RN license.
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS required.
• New Graduates accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patients on admission and reassess as per unit protocol.
• Documents changes in patient’s condition and nursing care in EMR and paper charting.
• Develop and implement care plans based on assessments.
• Cares for patients with safety and comfort, following guidelines.
• Notifies physicians of changes and follows through.

Skills

CPR

ACLS

PALS

Documentation

Education

CA RN license

New Graduates accepted

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Eastern Plumas Health Care is a small, non-profit, critical access hospital district, providing comprehensive medical services to Plumas County since 1971. We operate a 9 bed acute care hospital at our main Portola campus, which includes a 24 hour, physician staffed, emergency room and ambulance service. In addition, four primary care medical clinics and a dental clinic offer residents a full spectrum of health care services in the Graeagle, Loyalton, and Portola communities. There are also hospital-based Skilled Nursing Facilities in Portola and Loyalton. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 403b, and more!

We are actively seeking a Registered Nurse for our Acute department for a weekend night position.

FT Acute NOC RN- $44-64.37 + NOC diff $10/hr + W/E diff $4/hr

Position Requirements Include:

• Current CA RN license,
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS
• New Graduates accepted

The position responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assesses the patients on admission and reassesses as per unit protocol as well as when conditions change. Documents appropriately including EMR documentation and paper charting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs, initiates care plans appropriately based on the assessment.
• Assess and reassess pain and pain management techniques utilized. Educates the resident and family regarding pain management.
• Documents changes in patient’s condition and nursing care on progress notes and care plan.
• Cares for patients in a manner that is conducive to their safety and comfort
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Notifies physician of changes in patient’s condition and follows through until appropriate action is taken.
• Notes and carries out physician’s orders in a timely manner
• Gives a thorough report to oncoming shift informing them of all changes in conditions and follow-up needed.
• Follows through as needed on information given by shift report, patient or family regarding resident concerns.
• Implements plan of care of the patient based on assessments and goals established by the interdisciplinary care team.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethic and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their families. Cares for patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.
• Records all vital signs, I&O and hourly rounding on EMR
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in solving problems and looking at situations in new and innovative ways.
• Follows proper infection control procedures and supervises supportive staff in infection control procedures.
• Keeps in confidence any information learned concerning patients and hospital personnel.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, direct and appropriately delegate to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care
• Function within the full scope of RN licensure, according to the CA Nursing Practice Act
• Provide assessment, development, implementation of the care plan, and evaluating the effectiveness of that care
• Directing emergency interventions and collaborating with physicians, team members, and others to optimally manage patient care in the interest of the patient
• Acting as a patient advocate when necessary