Registered Nurse

About our RN Role:

$5,000 sing on bonus included!

What You'll Be Doing:

Nursing Process & Clinical Assessment

• Utilizes the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of clients’ care, as evidenced by client/staff observation.

• Assesses clients’ health care needs; collects and documents current health status.

• Makes accurate and ongoing assessments of clients’ status and responds appropriately.

• Evaluates and analyzes clinical situations and makes decisions within the scope of licensed practice.

• Performs evaluation of new and existing clients to determine treatment priorities and need for modifications.

• Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge to provide care tailored to each client’s needs.

• Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations promptly, precisely, and professionally.

Care Planning & Implementation

• Sets priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence based on clients’ needs and medical providers’ orders.

• Formulates individualized plans of care.

• Performs ongoing assessment and revises plans of care based on new data or changes in clients’ conditions.

• Ensures all clinical activities are carried out in accordance with each client's Health Care Plan.

• Provides personal client care to promote comfort, dignity, and well-being while acknowledging physiological and psychological needs.

• Observes and documents clients’ responses to medications.

Documentation & Record Management

• Documents accurate, legible, and timely assessments of client status.

• Records nursing interventions, client responses, needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals.

• Includes documentation of all relevant client/staff teaching and their demonstrated understanding.

• Maintains up-to-date information on appointments, procedures, and health-related updates in each client’s chart.

• Compiles data for periodic assessment of physical condition and evaluation of health care effectiveness.

• Documents all communication with physicians, families, case managers, and program staff.

• Notifies and documents any changes in client condition to all appropriate parties.

• Ensures accurate transcription and follow-through of physician orders per policy.

Training, Communication & Collaboration

• Trains clients, staff, and others on appropriate health information in a timely manner; shares educational materials as needed.

• Promotes effective communication among all staff members and communicates pertinent health information to appropriate personnel.

• Performs direct care utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards as evidenced by client/staff feedback.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

What You'll Bring to the Role

Education & Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification for Healthcare Professionals.

Experience

• Experience providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and patient privacy regulations (required).
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

Interpersonal & Professional Skills

• Able to establish and maintain effective, professional relationships with clients, coworkers, neighbors, volunteers, vendors, and the public.
• Demonstrates patience and the ability to tolerate and navigate challenging or frustrating situations with professionalism and calm.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to drive an agency vehicle safely, lawfully, and confidently in various traffic and weather conditions.