Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Sierra Vista Post-Acute  is a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community dedicated to helping residents recover, rebuild, and regain independence. We provide short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, dementia support, and respite services in a compassionate, home-like environment.

Our interdisciplinary team delivers personalized care plans and specialized therapy services designed to promote strength, dignity, comfort, and quality of life.

Why Join Us?

At Sierra Vista Post-Acute, our people make the difference. We foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where clinical excellence and compassion go hand in hand. Join a team that values professionalism, teamwork, and growth — where your work has purpose, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt every day.

Position Overview:

The Registered Nurse (RN) supervises and coordinates the efforts of nursing staff and provides total nursing care for residents. In addition to the essential functions outlined herein, this position is considered to be a direct resident care role and therefore the incumbent shall meet and fulfill all applicable requirements as outlined in California Code of Regulation Title 22: Social Security, Division 5: Health Facilities, as well as the Health and Safety Code for the State of California.

• Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.

• Monitors employees to assure overtime is not being utilized without prior approval.

• Contact physicians, as necessary, to ensure physician interventions are timely and appropriate.

• Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to the extent permitted by state practice act.

• Monitors employee meals and 10-minute breaks to assure compliance.

• Monitors food carts to assure meals are served in a timely manner.

• Coordinates the effective use of personnel, supplies, equipment, and facilities.

• Monitors nursing care for residents throughout the shift.

• Recommends the purchase of materials or equipment for the improvement of nursing services.

• Monitors the noise level on the unit to ensure it is kept at a minimal level.

• Participates in the nurse on-call system.

• Reviews staffing patterns and the census of nursing units and reassigns personnel, when necessary, to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.

• Obtains medications, supplies, and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis.

• Ensures monthly order recapitulation is completed and accurate for the unit/area assigned.

• Monitors the skills of new staff members and guides and observes staff that may need additional assistance with procedures.

• Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education of nursing staff members.

• Completes capitulation summary for assigned discharged residents within five days of discharge.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
• Valid BLS/CPR Certification upon hire
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

What We Offer (Full-Time):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.