Gardena Convalescent Center is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility conveniently located in a safe, residential neighborhood near Memorial Hospital of Gardena. Our 74-bed private and semi-private room facility is surrounded by beautiful gardens and enclosed patios, which add to the warm, homelike setting.

We are seeking a full time Admitting nurse/desk nurse for 3-11 shift. RN preferred.

A nurse having good rapport with staff, guests and family members with excellent verbal skills, good customer service standards.

Must be able to monitor resident progress and identifies any changes in status, acting on those changes to insure resident comfort and safety, use critical thinking in emergencies, comply with all facility policy and procedures.

The RN is responsible and accountable for the overall health status of the residents, including: assessment, evaluation, plan of care, monitoring and reporting changes to the physician and family. The RN may delegate selected nursing activities to other health care workers, but retains accountability and responsibility for the overall nursing care. Supervising staff along with the continuous evaluation of resident care needs and implementation of plan of care by direct care or supervision of the L.P.N., L.V.N. or C.N.A.

Skills/ Requirements

Licenses and Certifications Required: Current CA registered nurse license

Educational Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Experience Requirements: nursing home experience necessary

Special Skills or Training Requirements: Good organizational and interpersonal skills; C.P.R. certified

Job Type: full-time