Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time NOC Shift

Position Overview

The Orchards Post-Acute is a community offering nursing care and skilled nursing services located in Bakersfield, California, with 150 beds. Residents can choose from a range of studio room layouts. We are committed to providing the best assistance to our population and our communities to achieve optimum health and the best quality of life possible.

The Registered Nurse (RN) role supervises and coordinates the efforts of the nursing staff while providing total nursing care for residents. This is a direct resident care role, and the incumbent must meet all applicable requirements as outlined in the California Code of Regulations and the Health and Safety Code for the State of California.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
• Monitors employees to ensure overtime is not being utilized without prior approval.
• Contacts physicians, as necessary, to ensure timely and appropriate interventions.
• Supervises the nursing unit, including scheduling and directing nursing staff as permitted by state practice act.
• Monitors employee meals and 10-minute breaks for compliance.
• Oversees food cart operations to ensure meals are served in a timely manner.
• Coordinates effective use of personnel, supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Monitors nursing care for residents throughout the shift.
• Recommends the purchase of materials or equipment to improve nursing services.
• Monitors noise levels on the unit to maintain a calm environment.
• Participates in the nurse on-call system.
• Reviews staffing patterns and census, reassigning personnel as necessary to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Obtains medications, supplies, and medical records to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care continuously.
• Ensures monthly order recapitulation is completed accurately for the unit/area.
• Monitors and guides new staff and those needing additional assistance with procedures.
• Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education of nursing staff.
• Completes capitulation summary for assigned discharged residents within five days of discharge.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• 1 year of experience, ideally in a skilled nursing environment, is desired.
• Active BLS/CPR certification.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid orientation and training programs.