RN DPNF
Company: PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
Location: Brawley
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Description: A licensed
professional nurse, directly under the supervision of the Director
of Nursing Services, provides care and services to residents in a
long-term care setting. General Duties and Responsibilities:
GENERAL Provides nursing care as prescribed by physicians/health
care professionals following the legal scope of practice, any Board
of Licensing restrictions, and within established standards of
care, policies, and procedures Administers professional services
and provides care consistently, allowing residents to attain or
maintain his or her highest practicable physical, mental, and
emotional well-being, utilizing the nursing process of assessing,
planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care CLINICAL
Admits, transfers, and discharges residents per policy and
procedure Orients new residents/families as necessary
Gives/receives nursing reports upon beginning and ending of
assigned shift. Reviews daily patient report and assignments with
Nursing Assistants upon the beginning of the assigned shift.
Assures that the unit area is maintained cleanly and safely for
resident comfort and convenience. Conducts daily resident rounds to
assess and evaluate the resident’s physical, medical, and emotional
status and to implement or revise nursing interventions in the
resident's plan of care. Records care information accurately,
timely and concise manner. Completes all required documentation,
including resident assessments, interventions, and patient
response(s) in the medical record by policy. Initiates, reviews,
revises, and updates resident Plans of Care as indicated. Evaluates
the patient’s progress toward specific goals and adjusts the
nursing plan of care, as necessary. Receives and transcribes orders
accurately from attending/alternate physician Receive and
transcribe orders accurately from attending/alternate physician
Assists in making rounds with the attending physician, as
necessary. Prepares/administers medications as ordered by the
physician and within the legal scope of practice. Completes medical
treatments as indicated and ordered by the physician. Evaluates
resident response and reports adverse reactions to medications or
treatments in accordance with the policy. Assures that narcotic and
controlled drugs are secure, inventory counts are accurate, and
narcotic register documentation is timely and accurate Orders
prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as established by
the facility’s policies and procedures. Requisitions and arranges
for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the
physician. Informs the RN Supervisor or RN in charge of the
facility and others as appropriate, of resident status and related
matters Attends various facility meetings (care conferences,
stand-up meetings, staff meetings, Medicare meetings, discharge
plan meetings, etc.) as required. Reports allegations of abuse or
unusual occurrences per State and Federal Regulations and facility
policy. Assists with gathering of information relative to the
event. Initiates emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and
provides emergency patient treatments Participates in the
facility’s infection control program for monitoring communicable
and/or infectious disease among residents and staff. Participate in
procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment. Assists
in the orientation of newly assigned personnel as requested.
Assumes Charge responsibility following the orientation period as
requested. Performs other position-related duties as assigned.
Supervise CNAs SUPERVISION Make resident rounds to ensure
appropriate care is being rendered, identifying and making
corrections as necessary. Meet with nursing personnel to assist in
identifying and correcting problem areas and/or the improvement of
resident care. Assist the Charge Nurse in revision and distribution
of nursing assignments as needed. Assist in the supervision and
direction of nursing personnel. Participate in disciplinary action
and evaluation of nursing personnel. CONSUMER SERVICE Presents a
professional image to consumers through dress, behavior, and
speech. Treats residents/family members with dignity and respect
Responds to Resident and family concerns and assists in resolving
grievances. Records grievances per facility policy ADDITIONAL
DUTIES Participate in the facility's Quality Assurance (QA) program
as requested or needed. Assist in correcting findings and
deficiencies from the Department of Health Services, Consultants,
and the Quality Assurance Team, as directed by the Director of
Nursing. Actively participates in Quality Assurance Performance
Improvement teams and activities Ensures the protection of health
information as required by the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) Qualifications: Graduate of an
accredited RN school of nursing. Current nursing license, in good
standing with the State licensing board Strong qualities of
leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to
provide quality patient care in accordance with applicable
standards, policies, and procedures. Possess critical thinking
skills to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate clinical data and
observations in developing a nursing plan of care. Comprehensive
knowledge of applicable nursing principles and practices to ensure
quality of care standards for residents’ care. Possess the
willingness to work with professional and nonprofessional
personnel. Proficiency of the English language, including the
ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the language with
minimal to no difficulty. Valid BLS certification
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