Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation

Job Description

Oversees the care management of a population of patients within an assigned area, unit or clinical function. The position conducts the nursing process-assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation-under the scope of the RN licensure. The position coordinates resource utilization, timely and appropriate care interventions, and interdisciplinary communication to enhance patient and family satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties Leads by example to promote excellence in resident care. Model a professional demeanor and act as a mentor. Assumes leadership role for daily operations and takes appropriate action. Demonstrates ability to delegate and achieve results through others. Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of healthcare using root cause analysis and monitors outcome trends. Demonstrates understanding of and ensures compliance with all State, Federal requirements. Facilitates and participates with the nursing staff in daily care risk identification and resolution, including communication with the patients, families and physicians. Involves staff in problem solving and resolution of patient/family and staff complaints/concerns. Collaborates with the Director of Nursing and others in planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care delivery. Ensures accountability for professional practice. Flexes hours when necessary to accommodate staff education; to address patient care issues; and to meet NHPPD. Rounds on residents, nursing staff, and families daily to ensure good outcomes. Supervises nursing staff, assists with hiring, education and disciplinary action of nursing staff. Completes performance evaluations, and supervises scheduling. Participates in weekend clinical coverage and "on call" rotation ensuring continuity of patient care, staff supervision and availability of nursing leadership to families and residents. Ensure patients have needed supplies, medications, and equipment to properly manage care. Makes daily rounds and spot checks documentation accuracy and completeness on new admissions, patients with change of condition (COC), patients triggering occurrence investigations, and patients to be discharged. Visits each newly admitted patient as soon as possible upon arrival, validating accuracy of essential audits and implementation of risk reducing measures. Oversees and evaluates systems for patient and staff data collection, information systems, and processes to support the practice of nursing and care delivery. Oversees and evaluates systems for discharge planning and communication to be released with the resident/patient. Ensures staff competency are given and staff is able to respond to emergencies. Ensures infection prevention control standards and biohazard waste procedures are followed. Oversees adequacy and appropriateness of staffing and scheduling personnel with scope of practice, competencies, patient needs and complexity of care. Assures accuracy of the midnight census through understanding and education of the hospital systems. Counsels/ write ups for personnel under their supervision as necessary. Other duties as assigned. Demonstrates the ability to coordinate response to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner. Understands and demonstrates ability to work within the departmental budget.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Preferred: Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Masters degree)

Certifications Required: Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. CPR

About Us

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

At Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

About the Team

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

Job Info

Job Identification View phone number on click.appcast.io Job Category Nursing Posting Date 08/24/2026, 08:17 PM Degree Level Associate's Degree/College Diploma (13 years) Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Rotating Locations Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center (On-site) Assignment Category Full Time Pay Range $47.90 - $72.42 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience