Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

  Not Disclosed

  Yuma, AZ

  6.0 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Government - State

Job Description

Description:

Job Duties:

• Supervise nursing staff assigned to shift.
• Complete performance appraisals in a timely manner.
• Counsel staff.
• Recommend discipline as needed. Oversee and assist with admissions to and discharges from the facility.
• Make rounds of Veteran/Member areas to ensure proper level and quality of care
• Follow up on all Veteran/Member issues.
• Provide direct care as required. May perform more difficult nursing procedures.
• Provide support and consultation to the nursing staff on clinical issues.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures and client regulations.
• Oversee daily staff assignments to ensure that the facility is appropriately staffed to meet the Veteran/Member needs in the most efficient and effective manner.
• May reassign staff or call-in additional staff as necessary to maintain coverage through the shift.
• Participate in the selection of nursing staff.
• Interview and makes recommendation regarding hire.
• Orient new staff.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of in-service training for assigned shift. Assist in development of policies and procedures.
• Assist with quality assurance audits. Report to and take appropriate actions in emergency situations.
• Contact the Director of Nursing Services and/or Administrator with significant issues (e.g., abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property or funds, fire or police involvement, elopements, etc.) in accordance with facility policies and regulations.
• Assist in conducting investigations. Obtain, assign and maintain inventory of supplies, equipment and medications during the hours that the warehouse is closed.
• Actively involved in AMS processes such Huddle Boards, Problem Solving, Job Breakdown Sheets, Success Tracking, and Standardized Work.
• Participates fully in the QAPI process, our Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program mandate by CMS which incorporates AMS.
• Serve on committees.
• Attend meetings.
• Complete special projects as assigned. Assume staff assignments when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position
• Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices and techniques of professional licensed nursing care as applied to a skilled nursing environment
• Gerontological/Geriatric nursing theory and practices
• Resident condition and changing medical/physical/psychological care needs
• Effects of aging process
• Community and medical resources necessary to provide quality care Practices and procedures of team nursing
• Practices and procedures of developing treatment plans for resident/patient care
• Practices and procedures of pharmacology and medicines client, rules and regulations governing the practice of nursing within a skilled nursing facility, general professional nursing practices and the security and control of medical supplies and medications and dispensing thereof Effective supervision
• Basic staff development principles necessary for training subordinate staff client Personnel System Rules

Qualifications:

• Professional nursing methods and techniques Observing and assessing behavior and progress of patients
• Problem-solving
• Applying and interpreting the client laws and regulations governing geriatric nursing practices Developing and carrying out patient care plans within a team nursing concept
• Verbal and written communication Supervision and leadership The ability to:
• Abide by nursing regulations
• Listen, observe, assess and respond to medical emergencies
• Evaluate, analyze, make independent decisions and follow up regarding client health problems
• Respond to medical issues/inquiries in a professional manner
• Work with professional and
• non-professional staff to ensure health and safety of residents
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships

Requirements:

• Learn, implement, and monitor client Management System methods
• 1+ years in a Skilled Nursing / Long-term Care facility
• Must possess an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in AZ.

Required Skills:

• Active Registered Nurse in AZ
• Skilled Nursing / Long-term Care facility Experience

Preferred Skills:

• Problem-solving

Note:

Onsite

Schedule: 12hr shifts 6:00am-6:30pm 2-week rotations working every other weekend.