RN Staff Nurse: Lead Resident Care & Care Plans

Rockport Healthcare Services; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a licensed registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a long-term care setting under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services. You will supervise CNAs, coordinate care plans, and ensure compliance with policies and standards.

Responsibilities include admitting and discharging residents, administering medications, documenting care, participating in QA activities, and maintaining an organized, safe unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited RN school of nursing.
• Current nursing license in good standing with the State licensing board.
• Ability to provide quality patient care in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures.
• Critical thinking to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate clinical data and observations in developing a nursing plan of care.
• Proficiency in the English language including the ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the language with minimal to no difficulty.
• Valid CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care as prescribed by physician/health care professional in accordance with the legal scope of practice, any Board of Licensing restrictions, and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Administers professional services and provide care consistent with allowing residents to attain or maintain his or her highest practicable physical, mental, and emotional well-being utilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges residents in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Orients new residents/families as necessary.
• Gives/receives nursing reports upon beginning and ending of assigned shift. Reviews daily patient reports and assignments with Nursing Assistants upon the beginning of the assigned shift.
• Assists in making rounds with the attending physician, as necessary.
• Prepares / administers medications as ordered by the physician and within the legal scope of practice.
• Completes medical treatments as indicated and ordered by the physician.
• Records care information accurately, timely and concisely.
• Initiates, reviews, revises, and updates resident Plans of Care as indicated.
• Receives and transcribe orders accurately from attending/alternate physician
• Assists in orientation of newly assigned personnel as requested.
• Assumes Charge responsibility following orientation period as requested.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned.
• Supervise CNAs

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

English proficiency

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of accredited RN school of nursing

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a licensed registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a long-term care setting under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services. You will supervise CNAs, coordinate care plans, and ensure compliance with policies and standards.

Responsibilities include admitting and discharging residents, administering medications, documenting care, participating in QA activities, and maintaining an organized, safe unit.