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Registered Nurse

Front Porch

Palo Alto, California

Eligibility
Nurse Managers & Supervisors

Posted Jul 30 · New grads welcomed

Unit and setting
Long Term Care0 Year long term care, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nurse
License
RN license Registered Nurse - California
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
License
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Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license
Why start this early?

Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for California PRN rolesCalifornia PRN postings that state pay run $35/hr to $94/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $75/hr, across 816 postings.

The role and schedule

Charge
Charge shifts are part of the role

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

Original listing

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Webster House

Pay Range: $54.00 - $56.00

Summary

Under the direction of Director of Nursing Services, is responsible for the coordination, supervision and directing the work of the CNAs and LVN Charge Nurse(s). Ensures that resident needs are met according to Federal and State regulations and Company Policy.

Detailed

responsibilities

  • Registered Nurse
  • Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
  • Responsible for reviewing referrals in the absence of admissions or the Director of Nursing
  • Coordinates and performs patient assessments and plan of care evaluations
  • Assists LVN and CNA staff with their duties as needed
  • Coordinates and performs needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the patient plan of care or as ordered by the physician
  • Ensures all needed emergency measures are followed as per Care Center and company Policy and within standards of nursing practice
  • Maintains required documentation as per Federal, State and Company Policy
  • Maintains inventory of medical supplies and medications to meet patient needs Ensures that all patient rights are protected
  • Arrives to work on time, in proper clean uniform, good personal hygiene and with nametag visible
  • Follows highest standards of cleanliness Follows all Federal, State and company policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs
  • Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner Wears safety equipment as required for the job Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor
  • Attends all mandatory in-service meetings Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures
  • Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
  • All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Credentials

Essential

  • Registered Nurse - California

Education with Equivalent

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bachelor's Degree

Experience with Equivalent

Qualifications

Nonessential

  • 0 Year with knowledge of State and Federal regulations
  • 0 Year long term care, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nurse

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and criminal background clearance.

What's around it?

In Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$3,484/mo
Household income
$231,101/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Palo Alto, CA

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