Registered Nurse - Menlo Park,CA
Job Title Registered Nurse - Senior Living Centre
Specialty: Geriatric Nursing, Community Living Center / Long-Term Care
Place of Work (City/State): VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS)
Menlo Park, CA (primary)
Palo Alto, CA (as needed)
Duration: 1-year contract with the possibility of a 1-year extension
Shift Schedule: Rotating 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts covering 24/7 operations (days, evenings, nights). No on-call.
How Many Shifts Needed Per Month
Full-time coverage up to 40 hours/week per RN
Schedule issued 2 4 weeks in advance (Exact monthly shift count varies by staffing plan)
Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 to 8 weeks
License: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license (State of California), No adverse licensure history
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience Needed
Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience
Must include geriatric nursing experience
Special Skills Needed
Geriatric assessment and care planning
Long-term care / community living center experience
Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills
English fluency (read, write, speak)
Ability to comply with VA clinical, privacy, and security requirements
Responsibilities
Provide direct geriatric nursing care to VA beneficiaries
Perform RN duties consistent with national and Joint Commission standards
Administer medications, treatments, and nursing interventions
Coordinate patient care and communicate with interdisciplinary teams
Maintain compliance with VA policies, infection control, and documentation standards.
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