Job #: 11811

Job Category: Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Variable

Facility:

Department: Oroville Hospital Post Acute Center

Pay Range: $65.00/hr. - $87.35/hr.

Open Date: 06.03.24

Close Date:

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN degree preferred.
• Licensed as a nurse in the state of California.

Job Details:
Start Date:

Open Until Filled. This is an exempt position.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN degree preferred.
• Licensed as a nurse in the state of California.
• Certification in Rehab Nursing, geriatrics, or psychiatric nursing desirable.
• Minimum two years' experience as a nursing series supervisor in a skilled nursing care facility desirable.

Duties &
Responsibilities:

Job Summary

Is directly accountable to the Executive Direct (ED) for the day-today operations, activities, and success of the resident care staff, as governed by Oroville Hospital Post Acute Center (OHPAC) policies, and state and federal regulations. Validates that the Nursing Department continues to develop and maintain high standards for excellence by being knowledgeable of industry changes and trends, and by implementing up-to-date nursing practices.

Duties

• Develops and maintains a nursing service philosophy, objectives, and standards of practice, policy and process manuals.
• Manages, supervises, and develops plans of action for assigned units, providing consistent monitoring and follow-through.
• Establishes systems for care planning, including assessments, plan of treatment, objectives and goals, evaluations, and discharge planning. Maintains accurate and timely documentation reflecting same. Coordinates care needs with other departments.
• Schedules nursing staff, adhering to budget and staffing guidelines. Develops and maintains a written staffing plan.
• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, coaching, and conducting performance appraisals on assigned units, or delegating to the appropriate individuals. Confers with ED prior to termination of subordinate staff.
• Demonstrates and understanding and knowledge of certification laws and requirements, survey requirements, and Medicare program.
• Supervises the rehabilitation program of residents.
• Validates that reporting departments consistently meet state and federal requirements for long-term care facilities for licensure. Validates existence of a quality assurance program for nursing services and coordinates interdisciplinary quality assurance program.
• Demonstrates dedication to staff and residents by knowing each resident and their individual needs, providing opportunities for recognizing a job well done by employees and implementing support programs.
• Maintains open communications with ED regarding resident care activities, personnel or staffing problems, and other related topics.
• Represents OHPAC to residents, physicians, family member of current or potential residents and to the community.
• Supervises recruitment programs for nursing personnel, assists with planning orientation for new nurses, and assists with evaluation of staff development programs.
• Understands the relationships with state and federal regulatory agencies, and works to maintain positive relationships.
• Understands relationship and maintains open responsive communication with Nurse Practitioners or Consultant.
• Participates with ED and other department directors in development and maintenance of practices and processes that promote infection control, fire safety, and hazard reduction.
• Validates that only licensed nurses or physicians administer injectable medications.
• When not available in person or by telephone to direct the functions and activities of the nursing services department, designates in writing a specific registered nurse licensed to practice in the State of California to serve in that capacity. Posts the information at each nursing station.
• Establishes close liaison with assigned clinical and operational staff. Follows established protocols developed by clinical continuous quality improvement staff.

other duties:

• Develops budget for nursing department and makes recommendations to ED
• Validates that mandatory in-services for nursing staff are provided as required.
• Directs the functions and activities of the ED in his/her absence. Posts such delegation in the information area of OHPAC.
• Other duties as assigned and appropriate to the position.

knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Able to travel and/or attend educational offerings by Association conferences or other entities.
• Demonstrated up-to-date knowledge in current geriatric nursing skills/practices.
• Prior track record of being actively involved in staff development, resident care and services, information seeking, and performance management, and of making decisions regarding nursing care at OHPAC.
• Active in professional and community organizations.
• Exhibits leadership skills (visionary, competent, honest, and inspiring). Displays high energy for the job; and "upbeat," positive "can-do" approach. Leads by example; willing to pitch in and do whatever is necessary to get the job done. Creative problem-solver with strong follow-through.
• Demonstrates understanding of the role that psychosocial needs play in the care of residents and in the retention of staff.
• Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate concepts at various levels (approachable, easy to talk to with; active listener, open communicator, honest, reaches out to others, able to share feelings/concerns with other staff members, compassionate, caring person).
• Strong people skills; diplomatic in interaction with others (effective in ability to coach up as well as down; works well with various types of people and at multiple levels of training; a team builder; able to so "no" in a fir but tactful manner; tolerant).
• Dedicated and loyal to employer; works to maintain high morale among staff. Enjoys working in skilled nursing care. Action-oriented; self-directed and a self-starter.
• Organized; prioritizes and works in an orderly fashion. Flexible; able to shift gears quickly.

Other Info:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Exposure to blood and body fluids in Classifications I, II, & III (See Blood borne Pathogens Program, Job Classification System).
• HBV vaccination available.

Job Posted:

06/03/2024