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Dignity Health

RN Skilled Nursing

Dignity Health, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828

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Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high‑quality care that truly impacts our patients' well‑being and recovery. Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You’ll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

Utilizes technology, procedures, protocols, standards, and interventions specific to the assigned unit.

Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures. Proficient and competent with the computerized documentation system.

Communicates clearly and effectively using proper communication etiquette. Uses medical terminology accurately. Includes reporting abnormalities or change in patient condition to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

When within the scope of practice to correct quality concerns, do so immediately and report to the nursing management team. If not within scope, report quality concern immediately to the management team for assistance or direction.

Adheres to the policies, procedures and standards in the delivery of the planned resident's care in the preparation and administration of medications and treatments as ordered by the physician daily.

Demonstrates clinical ability to identify changes and/or abnormal signs and symptoms of the aged, acutely or chronically ill and initiates prompt follow‑up with physician, resident and/or responsible party and with appropriate documentation with 95-98% accuracy and timeliness daily in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act.

Job Requirements

Current California RN license

Minimum one (1) year of experience in SNF/LTC care of the aged, acutely ill, chronically ill and patients in need of restorative care

Knowledge in the principles of nursing care within the RN, LVN and CNA scope of practice

Working knowledge of Title 22, OBRA regulations and Joint Commission requirements

Demonstrated ability to communicate proficiently both orally and in writing in the English language

Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association

Preferred

SNF/LTC, 1-year supervision of nursing personnel

Where You'll Work Bruceville Terrace has been providing quality, compassionate care since 1989. Licensed as the 171‑bed skilled nursing and long‑term care facility of Methodist Hospital of Sacramento, Bruceville Terrace offers care for the elderly, as well as those requiring extended recoveries. Bruceville Terrace provides skilled nursing, rehabilitative, and complex medical services to our patients and residents using an interdisciplinary team approach. Over half of the facility is dedicated to skilled nursing/convalescent care, while the remaining beds are committed to meet the medical and rehabilitative needs of the short‑term patient after a stay at the acute care hospital. Learn more at http://www.methodistsacramento.org/.

Pay Range $66.29 /hour

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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