Registered Nurse RN (On-call)

Thecanyonspostacute; Colton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thecanyonspostacute is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to supervise and coordinate nursing staff, delivering comprehensive resident care in compliance with California regulations. The role emphasizes direct patient care and adherence to facility policies and safety codes.

Responsibilities include staffing, coordinating resources, communicating with physicians, and ensuring high-quality care across shifts. Requires an RN license in the state of employment and an associate or bachelor's degree in

Qualifications

• Education : Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• License : Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment

Responsibilities

• Monitors area of responsibility to achieve and maintain high quality of care.
• Directs nursing staff with scheduling and assignment within state practice act.
• Coordinates use of personnel, supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Monitors nursing care for residents during shifts and ensures timely interventions.
• Reviews staffing patterns and census to meet resident needs and budget controls.
• Obtains medications, supplies, and records needed for safe, efficient care.
• Completes monthly order recapitulation for unit/area.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Staff coordination

Clinical leadership

Communication with physicians

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

The Desk Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) supervises and coordinates the efforts of nursing staff and provides total nursing care for residents. In addition to the essential functions outlined herein, this position is considered to be a direct resident care role and therefore the incumbent shall meet and fulfill all applicable requirements as outlined in California Code of Regulation Title 22: Social Security, Division 5: Health Facilities, as well as the Health and Safety Code for the State of California.

Supervision:

As a supervisor, RNs have the authority, in the interest of the employer, to assign and responsibly direct nursing department employees. RNs are expected to exercise authority through the use of the company’s policies and procedures in the interest of the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.

Monitors employees to assure overtime is not being utilized without prior approval.

Contact physicians, as necessary, to ensure physician interventions are timely and appropriate.

Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to the extent permitted by state practice act.

Monitors employee meals and 10-minute breaks to assure compliance.

Monitors food carts to assure meals are served in a timely manner.

Coordinates the effective use of personnel, supplies, equipment, and facilities.

Monitors nursing care for residents throughout the shift.

Recommends the purchase of materials or equipment for the improvement of nursing services.

Monitors the noise level on the unit to ensure it is kept at a minimal level.

Participates in the nurse on-call system.

Reviews staffing patterns and the census of nursing units and reassigns personnel, when necessary, to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.

Obtains medications, supplies, and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis.

Ensures monthly order recapitulation is completed and accurate for the unit/area assigned.

Monitors the skills of new staff members and guides and observes staff that may need additional assistance with procedures.

Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education of nursing staff members.

Completes capitulation summary for assigned discharged residents within five days of discharge.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education : Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

License : Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment