Registered Nurse

Job Details: Job Location: Care Center

• Sacramento, CA, Salary Range: $50.00 - $55.00Hourly, Job Category: Nurse, ACC Senior Services is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of culturally sensitive senior care and services in the Sacramento region. Based out of the Greenhaven/Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento, and with over 50 years of experience, ACC offers a continuum of supportive services for older adults and their family caregivers. At ACC we provide older adults with the comforts of home, the care of family.

Pay Range

-- $ 50-55/HR Eligible team members may elect the following benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (Kaiser & Sutter plans available) Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Company Paid Life Insurance 403(b) Retirement Program Employee Meal Options Employee Discount Program (Benefit. Hub) Employee Recognition Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Referral Program GENERAL SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse position is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to residents.

This includes direct resident care, conferring with other disciplines, referring to community resources and/or utilizing resource materials as needed. This position also participates in case conferences and staff meetings, completes paperwork in a timely manner, and confers and meets with physicians, discharge planners and other community persons as needed or directed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Resident status appraisal; adequate knowledge of clinical diseases; ability to perform nursing treatments and procedures as prescribed for residents. Administers appropriate medications; knowledge of specialized diets and medications commonly prescribed to residents. Knowledge and awareness of rehabilitative and preventative aspects of care and ensures resident safety, comfort, and protection.

Supervises and directs care given to resident by LVN's and CNA's in an appropriate manner. Ensures continuity of care by appropriately directing, coaching and counseling support staff. Assists physician in making rounds and assessments of residents. Coordinates resident care between disciplines. Documents each resident, reflecting skilled care, resident instruction and patient/family response, doctor notification and specific plan for ongoing care.

Submits written plans of treatment reflecting resident status and nursing care plans in a timely and accurate manner. Submits required documentation within deadlines; follows documentation procedures as required by Title XXII and OBRA rules and regulations & uses accurate medical terminology. Attends workshops, seminars, or classes to further develop professional knowledge/skills by seeking or accepting new or challenging assignments when requested.

Establishes professional goals in coordination with nursing supervisors and shows progress towards achievement. Participates in orientation programs for new nursing employees, students or selected individuals designated by the facility. Participates on internal committees/projects when requested and participates in staff meetings on a regular basis.

Communicates information regarding residents at team meetings, and coordinates care provided to the residents. Establishes short term and long-term goals for total resident care and management. Complies with all HIPAA requirements and promotes compliance with the HIPAA policy among subordinates. Possesses effective problem-solving skills and handles confidential information appropriately.

Demonstrates flexibility with a changing workload/caseload, sets priorities accordingly and carries out job assignments in a self-directed manner. Remains calm in an environment with many demands and frequent changes and interruptions. Consistently maintains productivity at an acceptable level established by the facility.

Attends and participates in appropriate in-service and department meetings. Promptly reports noticeable environmental or equipment repair needs to the maintenance department.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree or Nursing School Diploma. Valid California Registered Nursing License and current CPR certification required. One year recent Skilled Nursing experience preferred.