Registered Nurse - Long Term Care

RN - Long Term Care

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Airport Information: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is a major public airport located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is one of the largest and busiest airports in the United States. The airport is a hub for several major airlines and serves as a crucial connecting point for flights throughout North America. It has a well-developed network of domestic and international routes, connecting passengers to various destinations worldwide.

About the Facility Phoenix VAMC, The Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center Department of Veterans Affairs offers healthcare services to eligible military veterans at VA medical centers and outpatient clinics across the country. Driven by the mission to fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan", VA strives to serve and honor America's veterans by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship. The Phoenix VA Health Care System proudly serves Veterans in central Arizona at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center and nine community-based outpatient VA clinics.

Facility Address: 650 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix AZ 85012

Responsibilities

• The RN working in the Community Living Center shall provide services in the long-term care division, which is comprised of 3 long-term care units: long-term, short-stay, and hospice/palliative care residents.
• Shall be responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care.
• The Registered Nurse - CLC shall assess plans implements and evaluates care based on age-specific components.
• Shall be responsible for patient activities of daily living, assessments, medication, administering medication and procedures per established policies and guidelines, ion administration, IV therapy, interdisciplinary team coordination, admissions, and discharges, internal and external transfers, delegating to assistive personnel, electronic medical record documentation, patient transport, and emergency response procedures.

Requirements

• Completed courses for nursing from an accredited program approved by either the Commission for Education in Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
• A current license in at least one state, territory, or commonwealth in the US or the District of Columbia.
• A minimum of three years direct patient care experience.
• Must have Basic Life Support certification.

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