Job Description
Description:
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. CLINICAL:
Performs patient assessments by developing, implementing, and evaluating Patient Care Plans.
Performs treatments, administers medications, and/or implements other nursing interventions as indicated by the Patient Care Plan and/or Physician Order.
Provides nursing care in accordance with infection control standards.
Follows safety policies when performing nursing care.
Initiates emergency measures according to Center policy and within standards of nursing practice.
B. ADMINISTRATIVE
Ensures the exchange of essential information necessary for quality patient care.
Maintains all documentation as required by Federal, State, and Company and policies.
Maintains inventory of supplies and/or medications to meet patient needs.
Participates in all assigned meetings and in-services.
C. SUPERVISORY
Meets unit work goals through assignment of staff to patient care needs.
Monitors performance through coaching and praising.
Recognizes effective performance (or) takes direct corrective action after coaching/ counseling as needed
Evaluates quality and quantity of patient care service accomplished by staff.
D. CONSUMER SERVICE:
Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior, and speech.
Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
Ensures that all patient rights are protected.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current nursing licensure in the state of California required.
Written and verbal communication skills in English as business necessity.
Administrative and organizational abilities necessary.
Current CPR certification required.
One year of nursing experience preferred.
Supervisory experience preferred.
