Job Description
Modesto Post Acute, a 99-Bed Skilled Nursing Facility, is looking to add RN's to the team!
Shifts Available: NOC Shift (Full Time and Part Time)
POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of your job position is to provide each resident with routine daily nursing care in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by your supervisors.
The Registered Nurse will treat each resident with kindness, dignity, and respect. They will knock before entering each resident’s room, refer to each resident by their name, and be courteous to families and visitors. They will maintain a positive and calm disposition, communicate clearly, empathetically, and effectively with residents, family members, visitors, staff, and any governmental agency personnel. They will make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action and work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative, and a willingness to assist residents that may be difficult. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident’s condition to a charge nurse when required and will be committed to always doing the right thing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment and development of resident care plans
Ensuring that all nursing care is provided in privacy
Dressing wounds
Passing out medications
Assisting with admissions
Making rounds with physicians
Starting IVs
Listening to residents and their families
Addressing questions/concerns of residents
Performing accurate and detailed charting of resident progress notes
Providing assistance to LVNs and CNAs
Ensuring equipment is in good operating order
Monitoring residents that are at risk for falls
Abiding by all facility policies and procedures
Following Infection and Control policies
Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately
Attending annual facility in-service training programs
Completing other assignments when requested by management
REQUIREMENTS
Education / Licensure
Nursing Degree from an accredited school or college
Valid CPR and BLS card
Qualifications / Experience
Minimum of 1 year of skilled nursing experience preferred
Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language
Ability to use a computer or tablet to enter resident data
Working Conditions
May encounter frequent interruptions and may be involved with residents, family, and government agencies. May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times and is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking, or air contaminants. May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day and work throughout the nursing areas. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds; lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance. Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes, and/or medical labels. Per California state mandate, the Covid 19 vaccine is required for this position.
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Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift,