Registered Nurse (Part-Time) (Adult Day Health Center, Yuma)

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OVERVIEW

Responsible for the supervision of client care in the absence of the Program Administrator. Ensures for the quality of care oversight, such as: administration of medications, completion of health assessments, review of participant medical histories to ensure appropriate levels of care, and assessments of current statuses. Must supervise and monitor the care provided by Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Program Aides. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Process and review admission orders from physicians as needed
• Provide support in new participant admissions and collaborate with family
• Follow existing nursing care plan to provide the appropriate level of care to all participants
• Responsible for completing and maintaining the medication chart which includes name of medication, strength, dose, frequency, route, side effects and special considerations of each medication ordered on each participant by physicians
• Assess, evaluate, and document participant responses to services and treatments in the clinical record and up-to-date charting
• Provide health education in the provision of care and management of illnesses; provide appropriate community referrals to participants and caregivers, if necessary
• Communicate with the physician, as needed, in regard to participant conditions and statuses
• Supervise CNAs, Program Aides, and volunteers, as directed
• Provide appropriate clinical feedback to the interdisciplinary team if needed
• May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business
• May perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Executive Director of Human Resources.

• Current Arizona RN license
• Ability to obtain health care certificates including TB clearance, CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers Certificate
• Proven computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven strong communication skills - oral and written are clear, concise, and in an organized fashion using appropriate style, grammar, and tone
• Proven ability to facilitate an interdisciplinary approach for providing quality service to participants
• Ability to stoop, climb, bend, and reach

REGULATORY

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle report
• Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)
• Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)
• TB screening (employer paid)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, verbal and written
• Additional years of directly-related experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.