Registered nurse (Snf) (Per diem)
Seneca Healthcare District·Chester, California
Seneca Healthcare District·Chester, California
The Registered Nurse delivers patient care through the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while ensuring high-quality, person-centered care and supporting the interdisciplinary team for optimal resident outcomes. Essential functions involve providing direct nursing care, developing individualized care plans, documenting accurately, supervising CNAs and LVNs, and participating in quality assurance activities.
Chester,
CA 96020Education
Level:
CA
Registered
Nurse (RN)Salary
Range: $55.47 - $77.46
HourlyJob
Shift: Day ShiftJob Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering patient care through the development of the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. The Registered Nurse ensures high-quality, person-centered care and supports the interdisciplinary team in maintaining optimal resident outcomes. This role involves staff supervision, coordinating clinical operations and assisting with quality improvement initiatives. Essential Functions
Provide direct nursing care to residents, including assessments, medication administration, treatments, and documentation according to accepted standards of care and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care, recognizing and interpreting symptoms, reporting patients' conditions, and instituting remedial measures in adverse developments.
Develop, implement, and update the individualized care plans according to the changing needs of the residents and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Recognize, report, and record any change in conditions or behavior of the residents to the physician and DON.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with facility policies and state/federal regulations.
Give concise, pertinent, and accurate reports on residents.
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.
Respond to resident and family concerns promptly.
Act as a resource and mentor for CNAs and other nursing staff.
Attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
Act as preceptor for new employees and report progress to the Director of Staff Development.
Follow procedures regarding incidents and accidents.
Complete and document narcotic count as required.
Ensure compliance with infection control protocols
Direct the care of patients assigned to Licensed Vocational Nurses and Certified Nurse Assistants.
Identify unit problems and follow proper channels for solution.
Oversees and communicates with the LVNS and CNAs to ensure that they are performing their job correctly by periodically going behind to check on the quality and status of their work.
Assist the Director of Nursing in problem-solving by identifying alternatives.
Establish therapeutic rapport with patients, families, and visitors - respecting patients' rights to privacy and CONFIDENTIALITY of information.
Communicate pertinent information regarding patients at shift reports.
Recognize and respond to priorities in the patient care process and adapt to changes in workload.
Enforce policies and procedures for nursing units and assist in revising when appropriate.
Follow all general and departmental safety, security, and health procedures and policies. Utilize all safe work practices recommended for the department.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Act as DON in their absence and represent the LTC in meetings.
Skills and
Abilities:
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Understand technical information from supervisors, charts, reference books, manuals, policies, and labels.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly.
Remain calm and work efficiently in an emergency.
Proficiency in electronic health record systems. Physical Requirements, Safety, and Environmental Conditions
Follows safe work practices, takes an active interest in preventing injury or illness and promoting a safe and healthful environment for self and others, and complies with Hospital and governmental safety regulations.
Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients, and support agencies
Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks, and moves intermittently during working hours and ability to lift up to 20 lbs. Compliance
Assumes personal responsibility to comply with all Federal, State and local laws governing business conduct, conducts business in an ethical and trustworthy manner, and displays the qualities and characteristics of a professional at all times when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and fellow employees.
Exemplifies the Seneca Core Values in all aspects of work responsibilities and demonstrates these values to fellow employees and supervisors. Quality of Work
Assumes responsibility for professional customer service when working with the public, physicians, and other departments.
Strives for excellence in following policies and procedures.
Utilizes positive communication skills when interacting with people who work for, are serviced by, or are associated with the hospital, to ensure that persons receive the highest degree of attention and courtesy.
Maintains confidentiality of information received in the department and throughout the hospital by complying with strict confidentiality regulations per HIPAA requirements.
Promotes professional growth of self and co-workers by participating in on-the-job training, continuing education and assisting with training of new employees. Why Seneca Healthcare District? Seneca employees are united in our quest to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and we empower each of our team members to fulfill this mission and reach their full potential regardless of job title or experience level.
To this end, we offer:
Leading benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, inclusive of health, prescription drug, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
Sponsored 403(b) plan, with up to 3% matching contribution, and eligibility to participate in the District-funded pension program following one year of service.
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Sick Leave (ESL).
A "One Team" culture of deep respect and admiration across all teams and functions, regardless of role or background.
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse licensed in California, possess a current CPR card, and obtain ACLS certification within six months of hire, with PALS preferred for ER roles. A minimum of one year of experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing is preferred.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
