Registered Nurse - San Jose, United States - Nursing Care Now

Description

Nursing Care Now is looking for Registered Nurses (RN) who will work in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting in the San Jose area.

We are looking for dedicated nurses who are looking to join our team

Nursing Care Now utilizes an app where you can choose and schedule your own shifts


Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
• Recommends plans for staff training and development using quality assurance indicators, incident report investigations, and direct observation.
• Contacts physicians, as necessary, to ensure physician interventions are timely and appropriate.
• Conducts chart audit weekly for all patients assigned to the unit (all assessments, MAR's, flow sheets, and treatment sheets).
• Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to the extent permitted by state practice act.
• Monitors nursing care for residents throughout the shift.
• Ensures the appropriate and timely documentation of resident care activities.
• Participates in the nurse oncall system.
• Reviews staffing patterns and the census of nursing units and reassigns personnel, when necessary, to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Obtains medications, supplies, and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis.
• Monitors the skills of new staff members and guides and observes staff that may need additional assistance with procedures.
• Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education of nursing staff members.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Valid CA RN license
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting
• Must have a CPR/BLS certificate
• Physical Exam (completed within the last year)
• TB Test (completed in the last year)

Schedules:

• AM Shift (usually 7am to 3pm but may change depending on the facility's schedule)
• PM Shift (usually 3pm to 11pm but may change depending on the facility's schedule)
• NOC shift (usually 11pm to 7am but may change depending on the facility's schedule)

**You may also call to inquire.