Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time or Part-Time at Family Bridges, Inc.

Oakland, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

50.2

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health Care Assessments, Medication Administration, Health Education, Counseling, Nursing Care Plans, Vital Signs Monitoring, Community Health Care Liaison, Personal Care Coordination, Infection Control, Case Management, Bilingual Communication, Training Development, First Aid, Health Screening Coordination, Consultation, Record Keeping

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE (Full or Part time) RESPONSIBLE TO: Program Administrator, Hong Fook Community Based Adult Services COMMITMEN: Full-time (40 hours/week) or Part-time STATUS: Non-Exempt (3 months orientation period) APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Program Administrator, registered nurse is expected to provide health care assessments and support services for participants involved in the program. In addition to monitoring the participants’ health status, administering prescribed medications, and assisting in activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting and eating, the nurse provides health education and counseling to the participants and families, acts as a liaison with the participants’ physicians, and assists in obtaining medical services from other providers. Home visits are required to complete the ongoing projects. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts initial nursing assessments/reassessments of participants; monitors health problems and develops and implements nursing care plans. Monitors vital signs for each participant, including blood pressure, on a regular basis. Assists participants in maintaining optimum health, coordinating and supervising health screening programs, assisting with prescribed medications, and giving first aid, as needed. Provides health counseling to participants and their families on an individual or group basis. Develops and provides health related training to staff, volunteers and families. Refers participants and their families to appropriate community health care agencies or facilities, act as liaison with such organizations. Responsible for coordination of personal care activities of all participants. Participates and supervises the health care aides in personal care duties. Acts as nursing consultant for the staff and as primary liaison with the participants’ physicians as appropriate. Maintains current and accurate written case management records; prepares a variety of written reports and correspondence. Serves as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team and participates in initial assessments, care planning, and on-going re-evaluations of participants’ care. Assists the Nursing Supervisor in implementing Infection Control polices and procedure in the Center. Liaison with the Consultant Pharmacist for quarterly visits and takes follow-up action on the consultant’s recommendation. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: Satisfactory completion of an approved nursing school with a current license to practice in California as a Registered Nurse. Experience in working with frail or seniors or disabled adults. Flexibility, initiative, creativity and organizational skills. Bilingual in Chinese/English, Vietnamese/ English strongly preferred. ADA REQUIREMENTS: Ability to see and hear in order to interact with others. Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally. To lift a minimum of 20 lbs. SALARY RANGE: The target hourly rate for this job is $41.00 - $50.20 with benefits. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for this position. TO APPLY: Send resume to: Human Resources, Family Bridges, Inc., 168 11th Street, Oakland, CA 94607 Fax: (510) 839 – 2435 E-mail to: [email protected] Family Bridges, Inc. is a non-profit multi-services community-based organization that has been serving the Asian American communities in the East Bay for more than 55 years. Family Bridges, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age or disability.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing health care assessments and support services for program participants, monitoring their health status, and administering prescribed medications. They also provide health education and counseling, act as a liaison with physicians, and assist in obtaining medical services.