Step into the role of Registered Nurse at Community Care Center and help make a difference in a compassionate, five-star environment
WHY CHOOSE COMMUNITY CARE CENTER?
Community Care Center, located at 8665 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA, is a premier healthcare provider with 115 beds dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered medical services.
We empower our patients to achieve their health goals and maximize their independence in a nurturing environment. Our diverse range of services includes individualized therapy programs tailored to each resident's unique rehabilitation needs. With a proud 5-star Customer Satisfaction Management (CMS) rating, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment. Our five-star rating reflects our commitment to excellence, and we provide a dynamic setting where you can thrive. We prioritize training, especially for new graduates, with our hands-on staff personally guiding you. Here, you'll have the opportunity to care for high-acuity patients and receive regular updates and support from your supervisors.
About the Position:
The
Registered Nurse (RN) supervises and coordinates the efforts of nursing staff and provides total nursing care for residents. In addition to the essential functions outlined herein, this position is considered to be a direct resident care role and therefore the incumbent shall meet and fulfill all applicable requirements as outlined in California Code of Regulation Title 22: Social Security, Division 5: Health Facilities, as well as the Health and Safety Code for the State of California.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
- Monitors employees to assure overtime is not being utilized without prior approval.
- Contact physicians, as necessary, to ensure physician interventions are timely and appropriate.
- Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to the extent permitted by state practice act.
- Monitors employee meals and 10-minute breaks to assure compliance.
- Monitors food carts to assure meals are served in a timely manner.
- Coordinates the effective use of personnel, supplies, equipment, and facilities.
- Monitors nursing care for residents throughout the shift.
- Recommends the purchase of materials or equipment for the improvement of nursing services.
- Monitors the noise level on the unit to ensure it is kept at a minimal level.
- Participates in the nurse on-call 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.
- Ensures monthly order recapitulation is completed and accurate for the unit/area assigned.
- 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.
- Completes capitulation summary for assigned discharged residents within five days of discharge.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
- Active BLS/CPR
Benefits:
- Paid sick leave
- PTO
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Healthcare insurance
- Life insurance
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
