Charge Nurse – RN 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars El Cajon, CA 92020 For direct inquiries please contact Priscilla at (858) 316-4630, during business hours. Shift availability: AM (6:30am-3:00pm) 8 hour charge nurse shifts Why Parkside Health and Wellness? Parkside is looking for a star charge nurse to join our two-time, Ensign Services flag flying facility. We have one of the lowest turnovers in San Diego SNF’s and have a solid leadership team that’s been in place for over 10 years! Core Values: Customer Second: We put our team first, because when you take care of those who take care of others, it definitely makes a noticeable difference in the quality of care that our team provides to our residents! Accountability: The choices we make greatly affect our patients’ quality of life so we are accountable for our strengths and our areas of development. Passion For Learning: We want to be at the forefront of change; there is always something we can learn. Love One Another: Treat others the way you want to be treated. It’s simple, yet profound. Intelligent Risk Taking : If something makes sense and may improve patient outcomes, we’re willing to give it a try. Celebration: We celebrate ALL goals both big and small. Ownership: When everyone on the team is encouraged to take ownership of the care that they give, it positively improves their attitude, which affects everyone around them, from teammates to residents. Job Functions: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. 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. The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents. Such care must be delivered in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services designee. Must possess active Nursing License from the State of California. New graduate? That’s OK! If you are dedicated to caring for others, we would love to hear from you. Comprehensive on-the job training and mentorship provided. Nursing Care Functions: Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room, assignment, etc. Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. Greet newly admitted residents upon admission and participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility. Make rounds with physicians as appropriate. Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with established procedures. Consult with the resident’s physician in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as appropriate. Cooperate with and coordinate social and activity programs with nursing service schedules. Notify the resident’s attending physician when the resident is involved in an accident or incident. Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs, to include self-help and care. Administer services within the applicable scope of nursing practice, which may include: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as appropriate and in accordance with applicable standards. Use restraints when appropriate and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered. Take and record TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as appropriate. Check foods brought into the facility by the resident’s family/visitors to ensure that it is within the resident’s dietary allowances. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor and Dietary Supervisor. Meet with residents, and/or family members as appropriate. Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as appropriate. Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents as appropriate. Drug Administration Functions: Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician. Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment. Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another. Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order, and adherence to stop order policies. Notify the attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered. Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures. Charting and Documentation: Receive and record telephone orders, and document the prescribed treatments on the resident charts, medication cards, and/or treatment/care plans as appropriate. Chart nurses’ notes in professional and appropriate manner that timely, accurately and thoroughly reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care. Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents.. Chart all changes in resident condition and the response to those changes. Chart all communications with the resident’s attending physician regarding the resident, the resident’s treatment, or the response to that treatment. Record new/changed diet orders and communicate information to the Dietary Department. Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures. Ensure that appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges is entered in the resident’s medical record in accordance with established procedures. Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations. Sign and date all entries made in the resident’s medical record. Care Plan and Assessment Functions: Review care plans daily to verify that appropriate care is being rendered. Verify that nurses’ notes reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment. Ensure that assigned certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are aware of the resident care plans. Ensure that the CNAs refer to the resident’s care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident. Specific Requirements: Must possess an active license to practice as an RN in California Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s health. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 Must pass a background check and pre-screening Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45.00 – $50.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Geriatrics Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Psychiatry Physical Setting: Nursing home Experience: Behavioral health: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: RN License (Required) BLS Certification (Required) Ability to Commute: El Cajon, CA (Required) Ability to Relocate: El Cajon, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person