Registered Nurse (RN)

Newport Healthcare; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to provide on-site nursing and attendant care for adolescents and young adults in our residential facilities. You will align with the mission and core values while ensuring conformity with all regulations and policies.

The role includes medication administration, vital signs, treatment planning, and collaboration with NP/MDs. CPR certification is required or obtained within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current and unrestricted RN license in the state applying for work.
• Residential nursing experience is a plus.
• CPR certification or obtain within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and document in medical records.
• Obtain and document vital signs in the medical record.
• Assess and relay medical concerns to NP/MD.
• Develop treatment plans and provide direct nursing care as prescribed.
• Monitor chronic conditions, respiratory distress, and seizures.
• Maintain/secure medical records and infection control logs.
• Communicate with Care Coordinators regarding medication concerns.
• Order medication refills and coordinate with pharmacy.
• Coordinate with operations for medical equipment; may include phlebotomy.
• Attend meetings as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Job description

• The RN provides on-site nursing and attendant care to adolescents/young adults residing in Newport Healthcare facilities. The RN is expected to perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and core values of Newport Healthcare and comply with all policies and procedures, OSHA, HIPAA, local, state, and federal regulations.


• Medication administration.


• Obtain and document vital signs in the medical record.


• Evaluate medical complaints/concerns from residents during on-site hours and relay information to appropriate NP/MD.


• Complete treatment plans when indicated, provide direct care and nursing services to clients as prescribed by program regulations, and client health screening.


• Monitor chronic health conditions, respiratory distress, and seizures.


• Maintains records, including but not limited to Medication Administration Record, medical records, medical charts, infection control log etc. Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings as needed.


• Comply with all mandated reporting requirements, biohazard program requirements, medical protocols, infection control, etc.


• Ensure accurate and timely initiation of medications and arrival of medications from pharmacy.


• Communicate with Care Coordinators (CCs) regarding medication concerns.


• Order all medication refills in a timely manner.


• Coordinate with operations staff to order any/all medical equipment.


• May include phlebotomy.


• Attendance at meetings per prior arrangement, and participation as an interdisciplinary team member.

What You’ll Do

• The RN provides on-site nursing and attendant care to adolescents/young adults residing in Newport Healthcare facilities. The RN is expected to perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and core values of Newport Healthcare and comply with all policies and procedures, OSHA, HIPAA, local, state, and federal regulations.

Essential Duties

• Medication administration.


• Obtain and document vital signs in the medical record.


• Evaluate medical complaints/concerns from residents during on-site hours and relay information to appropriate NP/MD.


• Complete treatment plans when indicated, provide direct care and nursing services to clients as prescribed by program regulations, and client health screening.


• Monitor chronic health conditions, respiratory distress, and seizures.


• Maintains records, including but not limited to Medication Administration Record, medical records, medical charts, infection control log etc. Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings as needed.


• Comply with all mandated reporting requirements, biohazard program requirements, medical protocols, infection control, etc.


• Ensure accurate and timely initiation of medications and arrival of medications from pharmacy.


• Communicate with Care Coordinators (CCs) regarding medication concerns.


• Order all medication refills in a timely manner.


• Destroy medications per DEA protocol.


• Coordinate with operations staff to order any/all medical equipment.


• May include phlebotomy.


• Attendance at meetings per prior arrangement, and participation as an interdisciplinary team member.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Possess a current and unrestricted Registered Nurse License in state applying for work.


• Experience in residential nursing a plus.

Compensation for this role ranges from $37-$55 per hour depending on education and experience.

Applicable State Requirements

• All States
  
  
  
  • Must pass the applicable state/agency background check required for the work location jurisdiction, prior to employment.
  
  
  • Pre-employment drug screening.
  
  
  • Must possess a current and valid CPR certification or obtain within the first 30 days of employment.
  
  
  
  


• California
  
  
  
  • Minimum age is 18 years old, as a requirement for employment
  
  
  • Health screening, TB clearance, and valid CPR/First Aid, and criminal record clearance are required prior to employment.
  
  
  
  


• Connecticut
  
  
  
  • Minimum age is 21 years old, as a requirement for employment.
  
  
  
  


• Virginia
  
  
  
  • Must pass a Health Screening, TB test, and pre-employment drug screening.
  
  
  
  


• Washington
  
  
  
  • Minimum age is 18 years old, as a requirement for employment
  
  
  • Must pass a Health Screening, TB test, and pre-employment drug screening.
  
  
  
  

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email [e-mail] for assistance.

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