Registered Nurse - Acute - Nights

Eastern Plumas Health Care is a small, non-profit, critical access hospital district, providing comprehensive medical services to Plumas County since 1971. We operate a 9 bed acute care hospital at our main Portola campus, which includes a 24 hour, physician staffed, emergency room and ambulance service. In addition, four primary care medical clinics and a dental clinic offer residents a full spectrum of health care services in the Graeagle, Loyalton, and Portola communities.

There are also hospital-based Skilled Nursing Facilities in Portola and Loyalton. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 403b, and more!

We are actively seeking a Registered Nurse for our Acute department for a weekend night position.

FT Acute NOC RN- $44-64.37 + NOC diff $10/hr + W/E diff $4/hr

Position Requirements Include:

Current CA RN license,CPR, ACLS, and PALSNew Graduates accepted

The position responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Assesses the patients on admission and reassesses as per unit protocol as well as when conditions change. Documents appropriately including EMR documentation and paper charting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs, initiates care plans appropriately based on the assessment.

Assess and reassess pain and pain management techniques utilized. Educates the resident and family regarding pain management.

Documents changes in patient’s condition and nursing care on progress notes and care plan.

Cares for patients in a manner that is conducive to their safety and comfort

Meets current documentation standards and policies.

Notifies physician of changes in patient’s condition and follows through until appropriate action is taken.

Notes and carries out physician’s orders in a timely manner

Gives a thorough report to oncoming shift informing them of all changes in conditions and follow-up needed.

Follows through as needed on information given by shift report, patient or family regarding resident concerns.

Implements plan of care of the patient based on assessments and goals established by the interdisciplinary care team.

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethic and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their families. Cares for patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.

Records all vital signs, I&O and hourly rounding on EMRDemonstrates critical thinking skills in solving problems and looking at situations in new and innovative ways.

Follows proper infection control procedures and supervises supportive staff in infection control procedures.

Keeps in confidence any information learned concerning patients and hospital personnel.

Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty.

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, direct and appropriately delegate to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care Function within the full scope of RN licensure, according to the CA Nursing Practice Act Provide assessment, development, implementation of the care plan, and evaluating the effectiveness of that care Directing emergency interventions and collaborating with physicians, team members, and others to optimally manage patient care in the interest of the patient

Acting as a patient advocate when necessary