Registered Nurse, RN PRN - Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
About the Job
Availability: PRN
POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of your job position is to supervise the day-to-day activities of the facility during your shift in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by your management.
The Registered Nurse Supervisor 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
Admitting, transferring and discharging residents
Assessment and development of resident care plans
Ensuring that all resident care rooms and treatment areas are clean and safe
Maintaining medicine supply room well stocked
Monitoring nursing staff to ensure they are complying with residents care plan
Checking that staff wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when providing resident care
Ensuring that nursing staff follow established hand washing and hygiene procedures
Passing out medications when needed
Making rounds with physicians as requested
Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords
Following Infection and Control policies
Conducting fire safety and disaster preparedness drills as required
Completing accidents/incident reports as required
Attending meetings and serving on committees
Complying with annual facility in-service training programs
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 supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility
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 call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post‑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
