Registered Nurse (RN)

Alderson Convalescent Hospital is a skilled nursing facility with 140 beds, located in Woodland, CA. We’re looking for a Registered Nurse with a compassionate mindset and a passion for service. An RN who loves caring for patients, knows how to develop lasting trust, commitment and reliability. We are looking for someone passionate in the healthcare field to join our Skilled Nursing Facility!

• Job Title: Registered Nurse

• Facility: Alderson Convalescent Hospital

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing

• Location: 124 Walnut St, Woodland, CA 9569

• Position Type: Weekend On Call

• Pay Range: $45-55 per hour

• Department: Director of Nursing

All new hires must be COVID-19 Vaccinated or have medical or religious accommodations before they start.

OUR COMMUNITY:

We are committed to providing the best assistance to the population we service, and our communities, to achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. We bring together a variety of experts and dedicated nurses to work with each resident in achieving their goals. We take great efforts to be leaders in the skilled nursing community.

A Registered Nurse, or RN, is responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to help treat patients with various injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Their duties include communicating with Doctors and other Registered Nurses about patient needs, administering IVs and medications to aid their patients’ health, and using medical equipment to monitor patients’ vital signs. Other daily tasks are the following:

• Observe and record patient behavior

• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests

• Collect patient health history

• Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans

• Administer medication, change wound dressings, and care for other treatment options

• Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate

• Consult with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for patients

• Direct and supervise nurses, nurse assistants, and nurse aides

• Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

EXPERIENCE:

• Newly graduated or Newly passers are WELCOME

• Experience Registered Nurse

• Interest in working with the geriatric population

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• A current California license as a Registered Nurse is REQUIRED

• BLS and CPR Certification is REQUIRED

• Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Professional, Time-sensitive, and can endure high-pressure situations

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and patient assessment skills

• Excellent in written and verbal English communication skills.

• Efficient and consistent communication with Doctors, Nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals in our facility

• Organized as they often care for a number of patients at the same time

• Record medical data accurately

• A kind and compassionate RN will be considerate, sympathetic, non-judgemental and can comfort the patient.

• A vital skill for an RNs is to be able to interact well with patients, coworkers, and doctors. Communication skills are essential for good interaction.

• Patience will help an RN to cope with anxiety, misunderstandings and help to make good decisions.

• Dedication will help an RN to keep improving their skills and be committed to the patients.

• An RN spends long hours on their feet, requiring stamina. The job also requires physical strength when lifting and helping patients.

• An RN must be able to analyze, review and judge different situations they face and take the right actions according to the situation.

  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical requirements of bending, squatting, twisting, stair climbing, walking, sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying items up to 35 lbs.

• Ability to use equipment and techniques to safely assist patients to transfer, move in and out of bed, and ambulate.

Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are designed to meet the various needs of our employee population. Throughout our network, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.