Registered Nurse (RN) – Western Slope Health Center – Placerville, CA

*** $5,000 Sign On Bonus***

Vaccine/Vaccine Waiver Required

POSITION: Registered Nurse needed for a Skilled Nursing Facility

EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing

LICENSE: Current, active license as a Registered Nurse

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.
Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Accurately prepare, administer and document medications, tests upon which the administration of medications are dependent, and perform treatments according to the physician’s orders and as directed by the facility’s policies and procedures

Record time spent performing individual treatments in accordance with ancillary services policy on the medication/treatment record
Assess the resident’s response to medication regime with prompt notification to the physician of any adverse effects
Notify the physician of refusal of medication/treatments and/or non-compliance with treatment plan Inform resident and family member of mediation/treatment plan and new orders with explanation of the type, purpose and potential side effects of the medication/treatment
Insure proper storage and security of drugs and biologicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures 2
Insure drug ordering and receiving policies and procedures are followed in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
Insure correct disposal of sharps
Keep medication cart and room neat, clean and medication correctly stored
Keep medication refrigerator clean, at correct temperature and items stored labeled and dated
Assist the Charge Nurse as required which includes but is not limited to assessment of residents on change of condition, notification of physician and families, admissions, discharges or transfers, weekly progress note documentation, MDS assessment and care plans
Keys information into computer systems.
Practice, implement and supervise Infection Control and Universal Precaution policies and procedures
Practice, implement and supervise safety policies and procedures
Participate in Quality Assurance Program
React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations
Assist with physician rounds and orders, as required
Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required