Registered Nurse-RN AM/PM shift

Palm Village Retirement Community has been serving seniors and the community for over 80 years and sits on a 17 acre campus on the southwest edge of Reedley across from the Kings River. We are a tax exempt non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and licensed as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Our programs and care levels are designed to meet individual needs and encourage an active and friendly community for seniors.

Palm Village’s five levels of care include Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Assisted Living Memory Care and Skilled Memory Care. Our primary goal is to ensure comfort, security, social support, proper healthcare, and promote independence.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurances with affordable premiums

• Paid time off

• Paid sick leave

• Paid holidays

• Paid Bereavement

• Flexible-Savings Account

• Sign On Bonuses- $1000/month for 12 months

Educational and Nursing Experience

Requirements

• The Registered Nurse must be licensed as a Registered nurse by the State of California, and be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Experience in long term care and six (6) months prior experience is preferred.

Other

Requirements

• Must have a good working knowledge of the needs of the senior adult population and their families.

• Must have the ability to work with all types of people.

• Must have a commitment to work as a team member and be able to work with minimal supervision.

• Must exude a compassionate, empathetic and supportive character toward the residents of Palm Village.

• Must be sensitive to, respectful of, and willing to become knowledgeable of Palm Village theology and interdenominational services.

• Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.

• Must have leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional staff.

• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.

• Must be computer literate, typing skills of 35 wpm and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to infectious waste and disease (including HBV and HIV).

• Moves throughout nursing facility during workday.

• Must be able to cope with emotional and hostile residents, families, guests, staff, and other visitors.

• May be required to work after regular work hours, on holidays, and on weekends.

• May be required to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.

Equipment Used

Fax, copier, telephone, hoyce lift, Jacuzzi, nail clippers, chair scales, bed, floor, glucometer, syringes, needles, medicine, TX carts, BP cuff, stethoscope, tympanic, thermometer, IVAC, thermometers, beds-rails and positioning, wheelchair, gerichair, walkers, kangaroo pump, suction machine, O2 tanks and tubing, restraints canes, foley catheters, special splints on residents, nebulizer, gait belts, fire extinguisher, sterilizer, commodes, shower chairs, enema bucket, and meal carts and trays.

Efforts have been made to develop a complete job description, however, please be aware that the duties and requirements listed herein are not the only duties, which you may be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from being assigned to you if the work is similar, related, a logical assignment to the position, or is necessary in an emergency situation.