Registered Nurse (RN)

Company: Eskaton Care Center Manzanita
Location: Carmichael
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus! Some restrictions apply Starting at $50.00/hour! Same-day pay option available! Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California's older adults for over 50 years. With over 2,000 employees and 36+ properties in Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build a solid career with.Certified in 2022 as "A Great Place to Work," Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of their staff members. 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.Our Benefits include but are not limited to Wellness programs upon hireEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Plan, including dental and vision coverageCompany paid life insuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time Off programsVoluntary benefits & supplemental insurance availableThis position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.Position Summary:The Registered Nurse - Charge ensures skilled nursing care to residents in the community which includes: direct resident care, conferring with other departments, utilizing resource materials as needed, participation in case conferences and staff meetings, completing paperwork in a timely manner, conferring and meeting with physicians, maintaining discharge planners and other community resources as needed or directed.The starting rate of pay for this position is $50.00/hour.Position Responsibilities include:--- Supervises and directs care given to residents by LVN's and CNA's, ensures continuity of care by appropriately directing, coaching, and counseling the support staff, and collaborates in the evaluation of all levels of nursing personnel.--- Is responsible for the overall coordination of nursing care on the shift that he/she is designated.--- Demonstrates appropriate physical assessment skills for initial and follow-up appraisal of resident status. Analyzes initial and ongoing assessments in the development of the plan of care.--- Demonstrates the ability to administer medications and to perform treatments and procedures as prescribed and provides documentation 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.--- Supervises and directs care given to resident by LVN's and CNA's in an appropriate manner. Ensures continuity of care by appropriately directing, coaching, and counseling the support staff.--- Assists physician in making rounds and assessments of residents.--- Coordinates resident care between disciplines.--- Is responsible for the overall coordination of nursing care on designated shifts.--- Administers IV therapy as required.QualificationsEducation:Graduation from a baccalaureate degree nursing program or diploma school of nursing or an associate degree nursing program. Valid California registered nursing license. Current 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 medication regime for individuals, and the rehabilitative and preventative aspects concerning each resident. Has additional knowledge in the area of direct resident care services which ensure the safety, comfort and protection of residents. The usual performances indicated for disease prevention and restorative measures, ability to document professional nursing services provided with a realistic plan for reaching short term and long range goals, and 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.Licenses & CertificationsRequiredRegistered Nurse

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