RN

Type

Full-time, Part-time

Hours

3-11

Salary

TBD

Experience

5 Years and Above

Contact Information

Contact: Sunray Healthcare Center HR
Phone: 323-734-2171
Fax: 323-734-1825
Email: tpark@chms.us
Website: sunrayhealthcare.yolocare2.com

Description

Purpose of Your Job Description:

The primary purpose of your job description is to organize, supervise, coordinate, evaluate, and assist in the delivery of Nursing care and services, on a specific shift, in accordance with current federal state and local standards, as well as facility established policies and procedures. Such nursing care assures that the mobility status, emotional, social and medical/therapeutic needs of the Resident are met/maintained on an individual basis at a level consistent with Resident%u2019s maximum potential to attain, as required by state and federal regulations, and as may be directed by the Director of Nursing Services, Administrator or Resident%u2019s attending physician.

Delegation of Authority:

As the RN Supervisor, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Job Functions:

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Working Conditions

Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility.

Is subject to frequent interruptions.

Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.

Communicates with the medical staff, nursing service, and other department supervisors.

Works beyond normal working hours, when necessary.

Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.).

Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.

Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for social services/activities.

May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Education and Experience

Must possess, as a minimum, a Registered Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.

Must possess a current unencumbered and unrestricted license to practice as registered nurse (RN) with the State of California.

Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year experience as a supervisor in a long-term care facility or two (2) years experience as a Charge Nurse in a skilled nursing facility on a station with 35 or more residents.

Specific Requirements

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.

Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.

Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing social services.

Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.

Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

(With or Without the Use of Mechanical Devices)

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.

Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.

Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Updated on February 22, 2018