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REGISTERED NURSE / ALL SHIFTS / Full Time & PRN

Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CAFull & Part TimePosted 2w ago
  • PRN / per diem

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About the job

SUMMARY

Assesses and evaluates the health status of resident / patient and provides care and treatment in accordance with physician

orders and standards of practice. The Registered Nurse (RN) works within the scope of practice as defined by the State.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Assesses patients by physical examination including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.
  • Administers medications and treatments.
  • Participates in the care planning process and oversees implementation of the plan.
  • Supervises LVNs and Certified Nursing Assistants/Nursing Assistants.
  • Communicates with physicians regarding changes in conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.
  • Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.
  • Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
  • Valid State licensure as an RN
  • Current CPR certification

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises LVNs, Student Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Nursing Assistants

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms,

feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds.

Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • THER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s

protected health information. Monitors and oversees facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state

and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines

relative to the confidentiality of residents’ protected health information.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW

I understand this job description, its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the

job duties may be altered from time to time.

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.

From Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz

Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz is a 92 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Santa Cruz, CA, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz

Based in Santa Cruz, CAHires in CaliforniaPay on its listings: 17.6% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

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