Registered Nurse; RN

The Orchards Post‑Acute is a community that offers nursing care and skilled nursing and is located in Bakersfield, California with 150 beds. Residents who live at the facility can choose from a range of studio room layouts.

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

• Supervises and coordinates the efforts of nursing staff while providing total nursing care for residents.
• Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
• Monitors employees to assure overtime is not being utilized without prior approval.
• Contact physicians, as necessary, to ensure physician interventions are timely and appropriate.
• Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to the extent permitted by state practice act.
• Monitors employee meals and 10‑minute breaks to assure compliance.
• Monitors food carts to assure meals are served in a timely manner.
• Coordinates the effective use of personnel, supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Monitors nursing care for residents throughout the shift.
• Recommends the purchase of materials or equipment for the improvement of nursing services.
• Monitors the noise level on the unit to ensure it is kept at a minimal level.
• Participates in the nurse on‑call system.
• Reviews staffing patterns and the census of nursing units and reassigns personnel, when necessary, to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Obtains medications, supplies, and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis.
• Ensures monthly order recapitulation is completed and accurate for the unit/area assigned.
• Monitors the skills of new staff members and guides and observes staff that may need additional assistance with procedures.
• Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education of nursing staff members.
• Completes capitulation summary for assigned discharged residents within five days of discharge.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• 1 year of experience, ideally in a skilled nursing environment, is desired
• Active BLS/CPR certification

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.