What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN -- AM / PM / NOC / On-Call position at ACC SENIOR SERVICES?
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 (BenefitHub)
- 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.
Salary : $50 - $55