Eastern Plumas Health Care is a small, non-profit, critical access hospital district, providing comprehensive medical services to Plumas County since 1971. We operate a 9 bed acute care hospital at our main Portola campus, which includes a 24 hour, physician staffed, emergency room and ambulance service. In addition, four primary care medical clinics and a dental clinic offer residents a full spectrum of health care services in the Graeagle, Loyalton, and Portola communities. There are also hospital-based Skilled Nursing Facilities in Portola and Loyalton. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 403b, and more!

We are actively seeking a Registered Nurse for our Acute department.

All persons working in a healthcare setting in California are required to have the COVID-19 vaccine. We offer the vaccine free of charge as part of your new hire process.

Position Requirements Include:

• Current CA RN license,
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS
• New Graduates accepted

The position responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assesses the patients on admission and reassesses as per unit protocol as well as when conditions change. Documents appropriately including EMR documentation and paper charting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assesses the patients condition and nursing needs, initiates care plans appropriately based on the assessment.
• Assess and reassess pain and pain management techniques utilized. Educates the resident and family regarding pain management.
• Documents changes in patients condition and nursing care on progress notes and care plan.
• Cares for patients in a manner that is conducive to their safety and comfort
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Notifies physician of changes in patients condition and follows through until appropriate action is taken.
• Notes and carries out physicians orders in a timely manner
• Gives a thorough report to oncoming shift informing them of all changes in conditions and follow-up needed.
• Follows through as needed on information given by shift report, patient or family regarding resident concerns.
• Implements plan of care of the patient based on assessments and goals established by the interdisciplinary care team.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethic and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their families. Cares for patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.
• Records all vital signs, I&O and hourly rounding on EMR
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in solving problems and looking at situations in new and innovative ways.
• Follows proper infection control procedures and supervises supportive staff in infection control procedures.
• Keeps in confidence any information learned concerning patients and hospital personnel.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, direct and appropriately delegate to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care
• Function within the full scope of RN licensure, according to the CA Nursing Practice Act
• Provide assessment, development, implementation of the care plan, and evaluating the effectiveness of that care
• Directing emergency interventions and collaborating with physicians, team members, and others to optimally manage patient care in the interest of the patient
• Acting as a patient advocate when necessary