RN - PRN

Schedule

Working 12-hour shifts PRN - as needed (40 hours is not promised). There is a possible opportunity to work full time in the near future, but this is not guaranteed upfront.

Job Duties

• Supervise nursing staff assigned to shift.
• Complete performance appraisals in a timely manner.
• Counsel staff and 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 and 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 State, Federal, and VA regulations.
• Oversee daily staff assignments to ensure the facility is appropriately staffed to meet the needs of Veterans/Members efficiently and effectively.
• May reassign staff or call in additional staff as necessary to maintain coverage through the shift.
• Participate in the selection of nursing staff, including interviewing and making recommendations regarding hires.
• Orient new staff and assist with the planning and delivery of in-service training for the assigned shift.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures and 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 in accordance with facility policies and regulations.
• Assist in conducting investigations and maintain inventory of supplies, equipment, and medications during the hours the warehouse is closed.
• Actively involved in AMS processes such as Huddle Boards, Problem Solving, Job Breakdown Sheets, Success Tracking, and Standardized Work.
• Participate fully in the QAPI process, our Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program mandated by CMS, which incorporates AMS.
• Serve on committees and attend meetings.
• Complete special projects as assigned and assume staff assignments when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned related to the position.

Knowledge Required

• 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 the aging process.
• Community and medical resources necessary to provide quality care.
• Practices and procedures of team nursing and developing treatment plans for resident/patient care.
• Practices and procedures of pharmacology and medicines.
• Federal, State, VA, and agency laws, 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 and basic staff development principles necessary for training subordinate staff.
• State Personnel System Rules.

Qualifications

• Professional nursing methods and techniques.
• Observing and assessing behavior and progress of patients.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Applying and interpreting state and agency laws and regulations governing geriatric nursing practices.
• Developing and carrying out patient care plans within a team nursing concept.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Supervision and leadership abilities.
• 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 the health and safety of residents.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships.

Requirements

• Learn, implement, and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methods.
• Preferred: 1 year in a Skilled Nursing / Long-term Care facility.
• Must possess an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse.