RN (Registered Nurse) - Antelope Valley Care Center

* Supervise and coordinate daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and facility policies while overseeing the performance of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and nurse trainees.


* Provide direct patient care when necessary, including assessments, IV starts, specimen collection, administering medications, and monitoring serious conditions.


* Participate in care planning and assessments, including developing, reviewing, and implementing comprehensive resident care plans and ensuring nursing staff follow them.


* Conduct regular rounds and monitor medication/treatment administration, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with physician orders and facility procedures.


* Maintain staffing levels and delegate duties, ensuring adequate coverage and fair workload distribution, while addressing attendance, discipline, and staff performance.


* Lead or attend committee meetings (e.g., QA, Infection Control, Care Plan) and implement recommendations or changes as needed.


* Ensure safety and infection control compliance, including staff training, use of PPE, sanitary workspaces, and participation in drills and reporting protocols.


* Assist in audits and surveys, prepare reports, and support quality assurance and regulatory compliance efforts across the nursing department.


* Foster a supportive work environment, maintaining professional relationships with staff, residents, families, and other departments to promote quality care and teamwork.


* Meet qualifications and licensure requirements, including holding a current RN license, CPR certification, relevant experience, and ongoing education in line with nursing best practices and facility expectations.