REGISTERED NURSE (SNF) (Per Diem)

Seneca Healthcare District; Chester (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Seneca Healthcare District is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Chester, CA facility. The role focuses on direct patient care, assessments, medication administration, and collaborative care planning with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include updating care plans, reporting patient status to physicians and the DON, maintaining HIPAA-compliant records, and mentoring CNAs and LVNs. ACLS required within six months; PALS preferred for ER.

Qualifications

• California RN license required.
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification required; PALS preferred for ER.
• Minimum 1 year of long-term care or geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents, including assessments, medication administration, treatments, and documentation.
• Plan and evaluate nursing care with interdisciplinary team.
• Develop and update individualized care plans.
• Report changes in patient conditions to physician and DON.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Mentor CNAs and other nursing staff; participate in in-services and team meetings.
• Lead QA and performance improvement activities; respond to concerns promptly.
• Direct care of LVNs and CNAs; ensure adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Leadership abilities

Team communication

Electronic Health Records

Education

CA RN license

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Chester, CA 96020Education Level: CA Registered Nurse (RN)Salary Range: $55.47 - $77.46 HourlyJob Shift: Day ShiftJob Summary

Essential Functions

• Provide direct nursing care to residents, including assessments, medication administration, treatments, and documentation according to accepted standards of care and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care, recognizing and interpreting symptoms, reporting patients' conditions, and instituting remedial measures in adverse developments.
• Develop, implement, and update the individualized care plans according to the changing needs of the residents and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Recognize, report, and record any change in conditions or behavior of the residents to the physician and DON.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with facility policies and state/federal regulations.
• Give concise, pertinent, and accurate reports on residents.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Respond to resident and family concerns promptly.
• Act as a resource and mentor for CNAs and other nursing staff.
• Attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
• Act as preceptor for new employees and report progress to the Director of Staff Development.
• Follow procedures regarding incidents and accidents.
• Complete and document narcotic count as required.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols
• Direct the care of patients assigned to Licensed Vocational Nurses and Certified Nurse Assistants.
• Identify unit problems and follow proper channels for solution.
• Oversees and communicates with the LVNS and CNAs to ensure that they are performing their job correctly by periodically going behind to check on the quality and status of their work.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in problem-solving by identifying alternatives.
• Establish therapeutic rapport with patients, families, and visitors - respecting patients' rights to privacy and CONFIDENTIALITY of information.
• Communicate pertinent information regarding patients at shift reports.
• Recognize and respond to priorities in the patient care process and adapt to changes in workload.
• Enforce policies and procedures for nursing units and assist in revising when appropriate.
• Follow all general and departmental safety, security, and health procedures and policies. Utilize all safe work practices recommended for the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Act as DON in their absence and represent the LTC in meetings.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Understand technical information from supervisors, charts, reference books, manuals, policies, and labels.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly.
• Remain calm and work efficiently in an emergency.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems.

Physical Requirements, Safety, and Environmental Conditions

• Follows safe work practices, takes an active interest in preventing injury or illness and promoting a safe and healthful environment for self and others, and complies with Hospital and governmental safety regulations.
• Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients, and support agencies
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks, and moves intermittently during working hours and ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Compliance

• Assumes personal responsibility to comply with all Federal, State and local laws governing business conduct, conducts business in an ethical and trustworthy manner, and displays the qualities and characteristics of a professional at all times when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and fellow employees.
• Exemplifies the Seneca Core Values in all aspects of work responsibilities and demonstrates these values to fellow employees and supervisors.

Quality of Work

• Assumes responsibility for professional customer service when working with the public, physicians, and other departments.
• Strives for excellence in following policies and procedures.
• Utilizes positive communication skills when interacting with people who work for, are serviced by, or are associated with the hospital, to ensure that persons receive the highest degree of attention and courtesy.
• Maintains confidentiality of information received in the department and throughout the hospital by complying with strict confidentiality regulations per HIPAA requirements.
• Promotes professional growth of self and co-workers by participating in on-the-job training, continuing education and assisting with training of new employees.

Why Seneca Healthcare District?

Seneca employees are united in our quest to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and we empower each of our team members to fulfill this mission and reach their full potential regardless of job title or experience level. To this end, we offer:

• Leading benefits package for full‑time and part‑time employees, inclusive of health, prescription drug, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
• Sponsored 403(b) plan, with up to 3% matching contribution, and eligibility to participate in the District-funded pension program following one year of service.
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Sick Leave (ESL).
• A "One Team" culture of deep respect and admiration across all teams and functions, regardless of role or background.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a current California State Board of Nursing License.
• Current CPR card required.
• Current ACLS certification required, and PALS certification preferred for RNs working in the ER.
• *All Registered Nurses will be ACLS certified within six (6) months of hire date.
• ****At the discretion of the hospital, full-time and part‑time Registered Nurses will be cross‑trained and work in any nursing department in the District, including but not limited to Emergency, Acute, and Long-Term Care.
• Minimum 1 year experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing (preferred)