Registered Nurse, RN

Lassen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - POSITION SUMMARY      The purpose of your job position is to provide each resident with routine daily nursing care in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by your supervisors.   The Registered Nurse will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will knock before entering each resident's room. They will refer to each resident by their name. They will be courteous to families and visitors. They will maintain a positive and calm disposition. They will communicate clearly, empathetically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family members, visitors, staff and any governmental agency personnel. They will make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident's condition to a charge nurse when required. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES             Assessment and development of resident care plans         Ensuring that all nursing care is provided in privacy         Checking vital signs          Dressing wounds         Passing out medications         Assisting with admissions         Making rounds with physicians         Starting IVs         Listening to residents and their families         Addressing questions/concerns of residents         Performing accurate and detailed charting of resident progress notes         Providing assistance to LVNs and CNAs         Ensuring equipment is in good operating order         Monitoring residents that are at risk for falls         Collecting lab samples         Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords         Following Infection and Control policies         Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately         Attending annual facility in-service training programs         Completing other assignments when requested by management     Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.   REQUIREMENTS     Education / Licensure           Nursing Degree from accredited school or college         Valid RN license in good standing         Valid CPR and BLS card   Qualifications / Experience            Minimum of 1 year of skilled nursing experience preferred         Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language         Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data    Working Conditions           May encounter frequent interruptions         May be involved with residents, family and government agencies         May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times         Is subject to callí¢â‚¬"˜back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, postí¢â‚¬"˜disaster, etc.)         May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants         May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses         May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals   Physical Requirements            Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day         Working throughout the nursing areas         Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance         Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels    *Per California state mandate, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for this position                  

Created: 2024-10-22