Registered Nurse ( AM and PM Shifts )

Monterey Palms Healthcare Center; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey Palms Healthcare Center seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to assess health status and provide care per physician orders and standards. The RN works within the scope defined by the State and supervises LVNs and CNAs, coordinating care with physicians.

Responsibilities include administering medications, participating in care planning, documenting assessments, and educating patients and families about health issues. Wage ranges from $48.00 to $52.00 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN licensure in the state.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients by physical examination and diagnostics to determine health status.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Participate in care planning and oversee implementation of the plan.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Communication with physicians

Education

Graduate of accredited school of Nursing

Valid State RN licensure

Current CPR certification

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 include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.

WAGE RATE: FROM $48.00 to $52.00 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

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