SUB-ACUTE REGISTERED NURSE

Driftwood Healthcare Center-Hayward; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariner Healthcare in Hayward, CA seeks a registered nurse to assess patients, administer treatments, and oversee care plans. The role includes supervising LPNs and nursing assistants, coordinating with physicians, and documenting care per policy.

Shift work may be required. The RN will educate patients and families on health topics and ensure high-quality standards of care in a demanding clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid State licensure as an RN.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients by physical examination including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.
• Administers medications and treatments.
• Participates in the care planning process and oversees implementation of the plan.
• Supervises LPNs and nursing assistants.
• Communicates with physicians regarding changes in conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.
• Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.
• Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

SUMMARY

Assesses and evaluates the health status of resident / patient and provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders and standards of practice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assesses patients by physical examination including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.

• Administers medications and treatments.

• Participates in the care planning process and oversees implementation of the plan.

• Supervises LPNs and nursing assistants.

• Communicates with physicians regarding changes in conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.

• Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.

• Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.

• Valid State licensure as an RN.

• Current CPR certification.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises LPNs, LVNs, student nurses, nurse assistants

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WAGE RATE RANGE: $48.00 to $53.00 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.