Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Full Time/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.

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