RN - Correctional Health

Registered Nurse

Profession: RN Specialty: Staff Augmentation Duration: 33 days Shift: Multiple Hours per Shift: 12 hours (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM / 6:30 PM - 6:00 AM) Experience: Minimum of 2 years of preferred SNF/LTC experience License: RN license in the state of Arizona Certifications: CPR/BLS, Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, TB Skin Test, Hepatitis B vaccination or declination of offered vaccine, COVID vaccination or declination of offered vaccine Must-Have: Minimum of 2 years of preferred SNF/LTC experience

Description: Schedule includes 12-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM and from 6:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Looking for Day and Night Shift RNs. Candidates should be willing to take a block schedule of three days one week and four days the opposite week, including every other weekend. Administer medication and perform treatments as ordered by the physician and within the scope of license. Receive and deliver various information regarding residents' medical, social, functional, and other needs. Participate in receiving and giving shift reports. Communicate with residents, families, and staff as necessary to ensure appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team. Perform initial admission nursing assessments on newly admitted residents. Assist with the development of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ongoing quarterly reviews, and care plans. Maintain appropriate clinical and administrative documentation regarding diagnosis, assessments, treatment, and resident progress. Lead and perform limited supervision of subordinate staff and assist with direct resident care for the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, personal hygiene, and mobility. Conduct and participate in in-service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff. Utilize problem-solving techniques and tools for continuous work/process improvements and efficiency. Demonstrate knowledge of gerontological nursing theory and practices. Understand residents' changing medical, physical, and psychological care needs. Apply clinical practices and procedures developing treatment plans for patient care. Be familiar with professional nursing methods and techniques and observe and assess patient behavior and progress. Develop and carry out patient care plans within a team nursing concept. Exhibit effective oral and written communication skills. Build interpersonal relationships within the healthcare team. Show an ability to learn, implement, and monitor problem-solving methods and tools for continuous improvement.