RN Charge Nurse - Oakland

Req ID 2020-1743
Job Category Clinical Services
Shift Day, Evening, NOC

Who We Are

An Elder Care Alliance Community

Mercy Retirement & Care Center

Do you enjoy working with seniors? Do you want to work in a setting where you are valued and appreciated? Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a vibrant retirement community located in Oakland. We provide senior assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of health care needs. We pride ourselves on being a person-centered community and value our employees and residents.

About This Career Opportunity

The RN Charge Nurse:

• Assesses, plans and implements the nursing care of residents within the skilled nursing setting with the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assesses residents on admission and on a weekly basis as well as when there is a change of condition.
• Ensures continuity of care of the residents by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by CNAs and supportive staff members.
• Follows proper infection control procedures and supervises staff in infection control procedures.
• Participates in resident and family teaching.
• Maintains the role of resident advocate with a focus on organization mission and values.

Are You Qualified?

Here's what you need:

• Current license by the State of California as a licensed nurse.
• Minimum of six months in long term care, home care or related field.
• Demonstrated competence in technical and manual skills according to the scope of practice for RNs/LVNs.
• Ability to interact with residents, families, coworkers, managers and other departmental personnel in a kind, knowledgeable, professional and friendly manner.
• Current First Aid Training and Certifications as per Title 22.
• Must possess effective English verbal and written communication skills with the ability to successfully work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient enough to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems.

"Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status"

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