Registered Nurse (RN)
Tulare, California
Grand Oaks Care is long-term care.
- Eligibility
- Long-term careSkilled nursing
Posted Jul 26 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- Unit and setting
- Skilled Nursing
- License
- RN licenseActive RN license in the state of California (multi-state licenses welcomed)
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Active RN license in the state of California (multi-state licenses welcomed) Check your license
- Certification
- Current BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Also asks
- Strong leadership, communication, and critical-thinking skills
- Also asks
- A compassionate heart and commitment to excellent resident care
Preferred
- Experience
- Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →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 →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →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
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Strong team culture
The role and schedule
- Charge
- Charge shifts are part of the role
The workplace
You would step into Grand Oaks Care as a nurse on a skilled nursing and long-term care floor at 897 North M Street in Tulare. Posted RN pay sits in the $41–$55/hr range, with LVN and CNA bands listed lower…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
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Grand Oaks Care Center – Tulare, CA
If you are compassionate, dependable, and passionate about providing quality care, we invite you to join our team at Grand Oaks Care Center. We are currently seeking Full-Time Registered Nurses (RNs) for all shifts to provide exceptional care to our residents in a supportive and rewarding environment.
We offer competitive wages, a strong team culture, and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced nurse, we welcome you to grow with us.
Position Overview
As a Registered Nurse, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the highest standard of care for our residents. You'll assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care while collaborating with physicians, therapists, and nursing assistants to ensure the well-being and dignity of each resident.
Key Responsibilities
Provide and oversee quality resident care in accordance with physician orders and facility policies
Develop and update individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team
Perform nursing assessments and document accurately and timely
Administer medications and treatments following proper procedures and protocols
Supervise CNAs and LVNs, ensuring compliance with care standards and safety regulations
Maintain infection control and follow safety protocols to uphold a clean and secure environment
Participate in care conferences and support residents' physical and emotional well-being
Qualifications
Active RN license in the state of California (multi-state licenses welcomed)
Current BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and critical-thinking skills
A compassionate heart and commitment to excellent resident care
Shift: Full-Time NOC Shift (10:30PM - 7:00AM) Location: 897 North M Street, Tulare, CA
What's around it?
Tulare, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 11% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,435/mo
- Household income
- $72,410/yr, all local households, not nurse pay