Registered Nurse (RN) Skilled Nursing Facility

6cce395c-2392-4106-a2e8-7c1489b89156

San Jose, California

Posted Oct 28 · New grads welcomed

License: RN licenseA valid and active California license as a Registered Nurse is required
Term: Permanent

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License: Fresh or newly licensed RNs are welcome
Certification: Must have an active BLS through the American Heart Association

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Experience: Experience in a skilled nursing facility/long-term care/senior care is a plus
Also asks: Experienced RN is preferred

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Westwood Post Acute as CMS 5-Star Rated for Quality of Resident Care US News Best Nursing Home 2022-2023 Long Term Care is located close to the cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and Milpitas. We're known to be one of the largest facilities in the Bay Area with a 258-bed capacity, making us home to top-rated healthcare professionals throughout the City of San Jose.

Location: 1601 Petersen Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
Website: https://westwoodpostacute.com/
[https://westwoodpostacute.com/]

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team at a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments of residents' health status and needs.

Develop and implement individualized care plans based on assessments.

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.

Monitor residents' progress and make necessary adjustments to care plans.

Provide education to residents and families about health conditions and care options.

Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care.

Document all aspects of patient care accurately and timely in electronic records.

Qualifications

Fresh or newly licensed RNs are welcome

Experienced RN is preferred

Experience in a skilled nursing facility/long-term care/senior care is a plus

A valid and active California license as a Registered Nurse is required

Must have an active BLS through the American Heart Association

What we offer

We value our team members and provide a supportive and enriching work environment.

As part of our organization, you'll enjoy

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K

Life Insurance and AD&D

Paid Time Off

Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals dedicated to improving patients' lives

Positive Work Culture: A team-first atmosphere that prioritizes well-being and work-life balance

Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training, mentorship programs, and CEU opportunities.

Resources and Support: Tools, materials, and technology to help you excel in delivering high-quality care

We are committed to fostering an atmosphere that encourages professional growth and continuing education opportunities. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of others, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our caring family.

Recruiter: Charmaine Dalmacio Paña

You can directly message me at 9166478576

Shift Structure: Full-Time Shift (AM, PM, and NOC shifts). All full-time nursing staff are expected to participate in a 4:2 rotation (Rotating 2 days Off every after 4th working day).

What's around it?

In San Jose, CA

San Jose, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% above the US average

Median rent: $2,669/mo
Household income: $146,427/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in San Jose, CA

NeighborhoodsJapantown is the named authentic cultural neighborhood, with everyday dining and local festivals rather than a tourist strip. The East Side is where residents send people for Mexican and Vietnamese food and a less polished commercial texture. Downtown concentrates murals, Cesar Chavez Park, The Tech Interactive, and the SoFA nightlife district, while Santana Row is the luxury shopping-and-dining pocket often compared to Rodeo Drive. South toward Almaden the city opens into hill parks; sources do not map nurse-specific enclaves or per-neighborhood rents, and citywide housing is uniformly expensive.

Japantown is the named authentic cultural neighborhood, with everyday dining and local festivals rather than a tourist strip. The East Side is where residents send people for Mexican and Vietnamese food and a less polished commercial texture.

Downtown concentrates murals, Cesar Chavez Park, The Tech Interactive, and the SoFA nightlife district, while Santana Row is the luxury shopping-and-dining pocket often compared to Rodeo Drive. South toward Almaden the city opens into hill parks; sources do not map nurse-specific enclaves or per-neighborhood rents, and citywide housing is uniformly expensive.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: sanjose.org Source 2: visitcalifornia.com Source 3: extendedstayamerica.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: extraspace.com Source 6: quora.com

Getting aroundThe average commute is about 29 minutes, but residents flag congested freeways, scarce parking, and a Transit Score of 40 that leaves most people in cars. Walk Score is 51 and Bike Score 62; buses and light rail exist but are described as limited in coverage and frequency. Regional options include Caltrain and BART plus three airports (Mineta San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland). Housing costs push many workers into longer drives. Sources do not name hospital campuses or the routes nurses actually use to reach them.

The average commute is about 29 minutes, but residents flag congested freeways, scarce parking, and a Transit Score of 40 that leaves most people in cars. Walk Score is 51 and Bike Score 62; buses and light rail exist but are described as limited in coverage and frequency.

Regional options include Caltrain and BART plus three airports (Mineta San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland). Housing costs push many workers into longer drives.

Sources do not name hospital campuses or the routes nurses actually use to reach them.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: extraspace.com Source 2: rent.com Source 3: quora.com Source 4: reddit.com

OutdoorsThe Municipal Rose Garden is billed as one of the country's best public rose gardens. The Guadalupe River Trail is a flat path through the urban core, and the Coyote Creek corridor draws walkers, bikers, and bird-watchers. Alum Rock Park and Almaden Quicksilver County Park—rolling hills, historic mining sites, and oak woodland south of downtown—are the named local hiking defaults. Farther out, Castle Rock State Park's redwoods, Kelley Park, Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, Mt. Hermon Adventures in Felton (ropes and zip-lines), and Santa Cruz day trips fill weekends; mild weather makes outdoor plans reliable most of the year.

The Municipal Rose Garden is billed as one of the country's best public rose gardens. The Guadalupe River Trail is a flat path through the urban core, and the Coyote Creek corridor draws walkers, bikers, and bird-watchers.

Alum Rock Park and Almaden Quicksilver County Park—rolling hills, historic mining sites, and oak woodland south of downtown—are the named local hiking defaults. Farther out, Castle Rock State Park's redwoods, Kelley Park, Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, Mt. Hermon Adventures in Felton (ropes and zip-lines), and Santa Cruz day trips fill weekends; mild weather makes outdoor plans reliable most of the year.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: sanjose.org Source 2: visitcalifornia.com Source 3: extendedstayamerica.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: facebook.com

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San Jose is Silicon Valley's actual city—California's third-largest—where tech campuses, immigrant neighborhoods, and oak-covered hills share one metro. What is distinct is everyday access to East Side Vietnamese and Mexican food, an authentic Japantown, and trailheads at Alum Rock and Almaden Quicksilver after a shift. Downtown stacks the Tech Interactive, mural walks, SoFA nightlife, and Sharks games at SAP Center; Santana Row is the glossy alternative. Weather is the other gift: mild winters that rarely freeze, little rain from spring through fall, and hundreds of sunny days, so the Guadalupe River Trail and Municipal Rose Garden become year-round habits. The tradeoff is severe. Average rents around $3,300 and homes near $2 million mean a nursing wage in the $80k–$150k range buys a smaller, farther, or shared life than it would almost anywhere else. Expect congested freeways, a 29-minute average commute that lengthens when housing pushes you outward, thin light rail, visible homelessness, and a high-stress, high-cost grind. Come for the job, the food, and the outdoor access; stay only if the paycheck still works after rent.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: extraspace.com Source 2: rent.com Source 3: visitcalifornia.com Source 4: sanjose.org Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: reddit.com Source 7: quora.com Source 8: extendedstayamerica.com

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