Nursing Positions - Lvn & Rn

Company: Eskaton
Location: Carmichael
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

*** $1,500 Sign-On Bonus! Some restrictions apply ****** Starting at $33.00/hour for LVNs and $45.00/hour for RNs! ***Eskaton is hiring!With over 2,000 employees and 36+ properties in Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build a solid career with. Through innovative approaches to health, housing and social services, Eskaton is Transforming the Aging Experience by offering life-enriching experiences and creating a culture of purposeful living. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that include a company-funded retirement program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.Eskaton is currently hiring full-time and part-time Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) for all shifts in our skilled nursing facilities, including:Eskaton Care Center Fair Oaks in Fair Oaks, CAEskaton Care Center Greenhaven in Sacramento, CAEskaton Care Center Manzanita in Carmichael, CAEskaton Village Carmichael Care Center in Carmichael, CAFull-time and part-time positions are eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package, including dental and vision coverage, the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits after 90 days of employment. Benefits are not applicable to on-call employees.Position Summary:The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled nursing care to residents, which includes: direct resident care, conferring with other disciplines, utilizing resources materials as needed, and participating in case conferences and staff meetings. These positions also complete paperwork in a timely manner, confer and meet with physicians, provide discharge planner, and perform other community tasks as needed or directed.Position Responsibilities include:Supervises and directs care given to residents and ensures continuity of care by appropriately directing, coaching and counseling the staff.Coordinates resident care between disciplines.Demonstrates appropriate physical assessment skills for initial and follow-up appraisal of resident status. Possesses an adequate knowledge of clinical disease entities.Demonstrates ability to perform nursing treatments and procedures as prescribed for resident assigned. Administers those treatments in an appropriate manner.Demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and medications commonly prescribed to residents and administers appropriate medications.Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of rehabilitative and preventative aspects of care and ensures resident safety, comfort and protection.Assists physicians in making rounds and assessments of residents.Administer IV therapy within the scope of practice.QualificationsEducation:Valid California Licensed Vocational Nursing certificate or valid California registered nursing license. CPR certification.Training and Experience:One year recent skilled nursing experience preferred.Job Knowledge:Possesses an in-depth knowledge of comprehensive nursing care which includes clinical disease entities, the physical assessment skills required for initial and follow-up appraisal on all assigned residents, the treatments, specialized diets, and preventative aspects concerning each resident. Possesses additional knowledge of direct resident care services which ensures the safety, comfort and protection of residents. Has the ability to perform tasks indicated for diseases prevention and restorative measures, ability to document professional nursing services provided with a realistic plan for reaching short term and long range goals, and able to make decisions regarding safety needs of residents including adequate equipment.The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, COVID test, TB screen test and health screen.Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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