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Registered Nurse

Job Location: Sylmar, CA

Company Name: Astoria Healthcare Center

Organization Name: Astoria Healthcare Center

Job Type: PM shift (Tues-Sat)Tues-Sat

Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team at Astoria Healthcare Center. As an RN, you will be responsible for providing direct, age-specific care to our residents, while also supervising and coordinating the care provided by other nursing staff. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, you will work closely with physicians, consultants, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our residents.

POSITION RELATIONSHIP:

As a member of our care team, you will collaborate with all levels of nursing personnel, administrative and financial staff, physicians, consultants, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensure/Certification: Current, valid Registered Nurse licensure to practice in the State of California and current BCLS certification

• Experience: At least six months prior RN experience in a general acute care hospital setting, or acquired equivalent competency appropriate to the type of sub-acute residents that we provide care to

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

SPECIFIC POSITION DUTIES:

• Check daily staffing and assure staffing needs are addressed, updating schedules as needed

• Supervise and administer direct nursing care when more than routine care is indicated

• Make rounds twice each shift to assure proper care and a safe, clean resident environment

• Meet with new admissions to assure core needs are being met

• Assure accuracy and completeness of medical records

• Review resident records for completeness and accuracy

• Assist with admissions, resident care plans, and resident assessments

• Perform assigned resident care duties in a manner that provides for the physical, psycho-social, and spiritual needs of our residents

• Complete initial and ongoing assessments in a timely manner

• Correctly differentiate between normal and abnormal clinical findings and intervene as necessary

• Work collaboratively with the resident/family and interdisciplinary team members to develop an individualized plan of care for each resident

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Performs assigned resident care duties in a manner that provides for the physical, psycho-social, and spiritual needs of our residents

• Completes initial and ongoing assessments in a timely manner

• Correctly differentiates between normal and abnormal clinical findings and intervenes as necessary

• Works collaboratively with the resident/family and interdisciplinary team members to develop an individualized plan of care for each resident

• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing aspects of interdisciplinary resident care plan

• Directs and coordinates the care of each resident to meet their overall individualized needs

• Provides treatment administration in a proficient manner

• Provides and manages the care of technologically dependent residents

• Identifies resident/family educational needs and initiates individualized teaching

• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific care and communicates effectively with residents, families, and colleagues

• Reports and documents suspected abuse or neglect

Why Join Our Team:

At Astoria Healthcare Center, we are committed to providing our residents with high-quality care and services in a warm and welcoming environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, while also growing and developing your skills and knowledge.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about providing exceptional care to others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application today, and join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals at Astoria Healthcare Center.