Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) 

Job Summary:

Golden San Andreas Care Center in is seeking a  Registered Nurse (RN)  to assume responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients for a shift of duty. The ideal candidate adheres to the standards of care for the area, maintains resident/patient safety, and supervises the resident/patient care activity.

Essential Position Duties: 

• Makes frequent rounds to note resident/patient conditions and to ensure nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Gives/receives the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
• Ensures assigned work area (i.e. nurse station, med. Cart, medication room, etc.), resident/patient care rooms and treatment areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Monitors supplies and orders as needed. 
• Follows all policies and procedures and performs duties as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act. 
• Reviews care plans, at least daily, to ensure appropriate care. 
• Notifies the Director of Nursing/Residence Care Manager/patient changes in condition.
• Receives and transcribes physician’s orders to resident’s/patient’s charts, Kardex/Care Plan A, Medication Administration Record (“MAR”), treatment/care plans, as required.
• Prepares and administers medications and performs treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Documents all pertinent data as required by Medicare, Medicaid and company standards and policies. 
• Counts all controlled drugs with other nurse at shift change and notifies the Director of Nursing / Resident Care Manager of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.
• Keeps medication room and medication cart locked according to regulations. Responsible for security of keys. 
• Follows and adheres to policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information.

Education, Licensure, & Experience Requirements:

• Must possess a current RN license. License must be in good standings.
• New Graduates are welcome to apply
• Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. 

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive Wages 
• Medical Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Paid Time Off 

Golden San Andreas Care Center
900 Mountain Rd, San Andreas, CA 95249, USA

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.