Registered Nurse Jobs in the United States

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for the comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care for each resident. You will play a critical role in ensuring quality care, supervising staff, and maintaining compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and initiate individualized care plans based on resident needs upon admission.
• Continuously assess residents and update care plans accordingly.
• Communicate significant changes in residents’ conditions to the appropriate health care team members.
• Implement appropriate nursing interventions, including discharge planning and resident education as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Serve as a clinical resource and provide guidance to LVNs and CNAs.
• Conduct initial shift rounds to establish a baseline assessment and provide oversight of resident care.
• Direct and supervise daily nursing care delivery on the unit.
• Document all care provided concisely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Assume charge responsibilities and supervise unit operations in the absence of the head nurse.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory guidelines, including Title 22.
• Foster a professional and collaborative working environment among all health care team members.
• Accept reassignment as needed to ensure resident care needs are met.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

JOB DETAILS

• Pay Rate: $64.37/hr

• Hours: Per Diem/On-Call

• Shift Schedule: NOC Shift, 11 PM - 7:30 AM

• Days Off: Varies

• Working Days: Varies; However, Saturday and Sunday shifts needed.
  Specifically: Saturday: AM and PM shifts (occasionally NOC)
  Sunday: AM, PM, and NOC shifts, with NOC being the most critical need**

• Unit: APU

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California.
• Current CPR certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Two years of acute or long-term care experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Skilled in clinical assessment, supervision, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist residents for extended periods
• Ability to use proper body mechanics and assistive devices safely