Registered Nurse RN

Gilroy Healthcare Center; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k)

PTO

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Discount programs

Job summary

Palo Alto Post Acute, a 24-hour skilled nursing facility in Palo Alto, seeks an RN leader to guide nursing staff and provide patient-focused care. The role includes supervising LVNs and CNAs, coordinating with physicians, and ensuring high standards of nursing documentation and safety.

The ideal candidate has CA RN licensure, plus supervisory experience and strong communication and problem-solving skills. We offer training and a supportive team environment in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Current California RN License in good standing
• 1 year of RN and supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem solving, basic math skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with attending physicians to provide patient care, record/sign progress notes, physician orders, etc. in accordance with all current regulations and company policies
• Oversees and directs L.V.N.s, C.N.A.s and other clinical support persons in performing nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with physician orders and patient needs
• Reviews nurses’ notes to ensure they are accurate/descriptive of the nursing care being provided, including the resident’s responses to the care, and that care is in accordance with the resident’s wishes and physician orders
• Administers treatments and medications, start IVs, charting/documenting as required
• Interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions
• Collaborates with nursing staff and leadership team to create a Plan of Care for patients
• Ensures a kind, positive, safe work environment for everyone, ensuring professional communication at all times and escalating any concerns to the Administrator

Skills

RN License

Supervisory experience

Communication

Observation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Math skills

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN)- we’re willing to train, come join our team!

Position Summary:

Provides leadership for nursing staff and guidance in the care of patients

Qualifications:

• Current California RN License in good standing
• 1 year of RN and supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem solving, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist
• Outstanding communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to lead by example – maintaining a kind, patient and professional demeanor

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with attending physicians to provide patient care, record/sign progress notes, physician orders, etc. in accordance with all current regulations and company policies
• Oversees and directs L.V.N.s, C.N.A.s and other clinical support persons in performing nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with physician orders and patient needs
• Reviews nurses’ notes to ensure they are accurate/descriptive of the nursing care being provided, including the resident’s responses to the care, and that care is in accordance with the resident’s wishes and physician orders
• Administers treatments and medications, start IVs, charting/documenting as required
• Interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions
• Collaborates with nursing staff and leadership team to create a Plan of Care for patients
• Ensures a kind, positive, safe work environment for everyone, ensuring professional communication at all times and escalating any concerns to the Administrator

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
• 401(k)
• Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
• Employee Assistance program
• Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds
• Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more...

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Benefits available to full-time employees.

Palo Alto Post Acute is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Palo Alto. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals works to help patients recover from surgery, injury or serious illness.
As a team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve and our purpose is to provide our patients with positive rehabilitative therapy and exceptional nursing care. We want to help patients achieve their highest possible functioning level and to assist them in returning to the lowest level of care practical.