West Hills Health & Rehab , an NRS Employee Award-Winning community is searching for a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) .
Apply today to be considered and RNs can be eligible for our $5k Hiring Bonu s that we are running for a limited time Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse Duties and Responsibilities Nurse will conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care facility.
Charge Nurse will ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.
Nurse will administer, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
The nurse will participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
Nurse will do rounds with the health care provider.
Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident’s care plan, wishes, and health care provider orders.
Nurse will conduct daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and report significant events.
Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members.
Report significant issues to the supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
The charge nurse will be responsible for clinical programs as directed, e.g.
dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions.
Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.
Licensing/Certifications Must possess a current and active license to practice as an RN or LPN in this state.
Benefits West Hills offers a fantastic benefits package for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses including: Medical Insurance Telephonic/Online Visits through First Stop Health Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance/AD&D & Dismemberment Additional Voluntary Benefits Plan Options through Colonial Life 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a company match Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Robust PTO Plan