Registered Nurse - Charge - SubAcute

Job description

The REGISTERED NURSE CHARGE (SUBACUTE) is a member of the patient care team responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents within Subacute Unit - providing resident care that is sensitive to patient rights. The duties of the REGISTERED NURSE CHARGE include but are not limited to:
• Obtaining and documenting initial patient assessments – establishing priorities according to patient needs
• Reassessing patients as necessary, communicating changes to the physician
• Developing measurable individualized resident plan of care
• Making comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcomes
• Implementing and documenting timely interventions appropriate to resident needs
• Providing resident and family education regarding resident care
• Providing resident assignments within Title 22 guidelines and hospital policy

The successful candidate will possess the following:
• Valid California Registered license
• One (1) years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a Long-Term Care / Subacute environment
• Previous Charge Nurse experience preferred
• BLS, ACLS
• Proven knowledge of Title 22, TJC and COBRA for Long-Term
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organization skills required
• Basic computer skills – Empower experience preferred