Job Description

Job Title:  RN Nurse Manager – Redding, CA

Job Summary:  The RN is responsible for the skilled nursing management, parent relations, community relations and quality control of client care. The Registered Nurse is available on the premises or accessible by phone when clients are receiving services unless another registered nurse is on duty.

The RN provides skilled nursing care including assessments, care plan management, medication administration (working the on the floor when LVN is not available) and skilled nursing interventions listed on clients plan of care. In addition to their skilled nursing duties, the registered nurse will be tasked with some facility management, parent communication, client scheduling, training and management of the pediatric care team.

Ridgeline Pediatric, as a state licensed Pediatric Day Health Center, has a mission to promote the physical, developmental and social well-being of children with specialized health care needs and their families. The Director of Nursing must demonstrate leadership skills and autonomy with sound judgment regarding medical interventions in fulfilling this mission.

Facility Hours: Facility operating hours are M-F 8 AM – 6 PM. Open some weekends for 24-hour respite care. Closed most Sundays & all major holidays.

Reports To:Administrator/DON & Ownership Team

Core Values & Philosophy

· Love – I give love freely, often and without conditions.

· Play – I promote a healthy balance that enriches people of all ages and abilities through play.

· Respect – I seek to treat others as I expect to be treated

· Integrity – I act openly and truthfully so that everything I do works

· Connection – I build strong relationships through trust and collaboration

· Excellence – I persist in creating better ways of doing the things that matter most to me.

Qualifications & Requirements:

1. Current California Registered Nurse license;

2. Minimum associate’s degree in nursing. A bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field preferred ( Will consider the right New Grad)

3. At least 2 verifiable references

4. Clear criminal background check and finger print clearance

5. Successful completion of a competency evaluation program

6. Two to five years of RN experience with some small team leadership experience preferred.

7. 1-year direct pediatric client care experience preferred

8. Ability to lift, carry, bend, walk and reach as needed to perform client care and/or transfer of client up to 50 lbs.

9. Ability to communicate effectively with other staff, clients, physicians and the general public

10.  A health examination within 90 days prior to employment or within 7 days after employment that demonstrate no infectious diseases

11.  Current TB Test

12.  RN license will be registered with California Department of Public Health for the facility

13.  Current CPR certificate

14.  A valid California Driver’s license when travel is required

15.  Evidence of automobile insurance when travel is required

 

Job Description:

1. Full-Time, up to 5 days a week and occasional on call duties.
2. 8 hour shifts mainly from 8-5 Monday-Friday with Occasional PMS, and Weekends.
3. Available on- call within 30 minutes when the facility is open and no RN is present
4. Supervise and provide direct care services to pediatric clients with special health care needs
5. Turn and position the client in a wheelchair or bed
6. Assist with transfers and ambulation
7. Feed or assist the client with feedings, prepare meals
8. Keep the client care area clean and free of hazards, wash laundry and change linens.
9. Develop & maintain ongoing client Plans of Care as required for authorization of services.
10. Assists clients in the participation of independent and group activities.
11. Must work well in a team environment.
12. Maintain client confidentiality
13. Any tasks and responsibilities to maintain facility operations as deemed necessary for facility operations.

Detailed Tasks:

1. Meet quarterly with ownership team to report on key performance indicators

2. Carry out the mission and vision of facility through training, delegation and example

3. Work with ownership team to manage personnel to ensure compliance with all regulations, laws and statues as outlined by the Department of Public Health for Pediatric Day Health Centers

4. Support ownership team with training, guidance and disciplinary action as necessary based on company policies and guidelines

5. Work with ownership team to hire and train staff based on need.

6. Update Medication Administration Records (MARS) for each client

7. Update client flow sheets

8. Create, update and sign client’s plan of care including 60-day summary

9. Complete initial assessments of new clients

10. Obtain current medical records for all clients

11. Collaborate with other members of the Health Care Team

12. Obtain new orders from doctor when an order is changed

13. Oversee Personal Care Attendants

14. Do daily client assessments

15. Medication administration

16. Review all flowsheets, MARS and notes and file

17. Discuss details of client care plan with outside professionals, OT, PT or other therapists to ensure the highest quality and continuity of care

18. Educate and encourage sensory diet

19. Ongoing education and training of current staff

20. Provide evidence based knowledge of medical care & disseminate to all staff

21. Compile TARS for submission to Medi-cal

22. Understand various local and community services and how they can benefit clients

23. Be a resource for parents for assistance with supplies, medical questions, appointments, case management, etc.

24. Ensure the client’s Ridgeline schedule meets the families needs and the clients needs

25. Unconditionally love each person involved with Ridgeline, children, staff, parents, medical professionals, etc.

26. Keep appraised of changes in medical doctors, appointments or diagnosis of each child.

27. Play with clients and build rapport

28. Train and maintain quality of care as outlined in the employee handbook as it relates to direct client care (G-tube, suctioning, diapers, cleaning of supplies, etc.)

29. Create programs for maintaining client health

30. Educate clients on safety, health, respect, academics, preschool skills, etc.

 

Compensation

· $48 - $55.00 hr. DOE

· Paid Training

· Two weeks paid time off

· 401k matching up to 4%

Please visit for details on our facilities.

If interested please email rgalen@ridgelinepediatric.com with your resume and cover letter or call Rose Galen RN Administrator 530-575-0294

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Shift work, Sunday, Monday to Friday,

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