Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse (RN)A Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct care to residents and is a critical part of the healthcare team. Working as part of a team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care plans to promote optimal health, safety, and well-being.Schedules Available: Full-Time, Weekdays, Weekends, Thursday - Saturday, 6AM - 6PMPrimary Responsibilities and Duties:Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' health status, including vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms.Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and other team members to establish goals of care and develop appropriate care strategies.Regularly reassess resident needs and adjust care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity and responsiveness to changing conditions.Provide skilled nursing interventions and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established care protocols.Administer medications, perform wound care, monitor vital signs, and manage medical equipment as needed to support resident health and recovery.Coordinate with ancillary services, including therapy, dietary, and social services to ensure comprehensive and integrated care delivery.Educate residents and families on health conditions, treatment options, medication management, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and empowerment.Provide emotional support, counseling, and advocacy to residents and families facing health challenges, fostering a trust and therapeutic relationship.Promote preventive health practices and wellness initiatives to optimize resident health and quality of life.Document nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes in resident medical records.Participate in care conferences and team meetings to discuss residents' progress goals, and any changes in condition or care needs.Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for residents, staff, and visitors.Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including registered nurses, physicians, therapists, and social workers, to optimize resident outcomes and promote teamwork.Perform all other duties assigned.RequirementsJob Qualifications:Valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where work is performed.CPR, AZ Fingerprint Card and TB Test required.1+ years nursing experience, preferably in a skilled nursing facility setting is required.Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and best practices in long-term care.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Understanding of regulatory requirements governing nursing practices and skilled nursing facilities.Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.Physical Requirements:Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work directly with residents.Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed.Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs.Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.