Job Summary :
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (AZDVS), we are committed to serving and honoring Veterans, Service Members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so that they can thrive for a lifetime!
We are looking for compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs).
Your rewards :
- Flexible Scheduling : As a pool employee, you will have the opportunity to work a flexible schedule, working as needed. This arrangement allows you to enjoy the flexibility that supports work-life balance.
- Professional Growth : As an RN, you will have the opportunity to engage in continuous learning and improvement through the Arizona Management System (AMS).
Your contribution :
Meaningful Work : Your dedication as an RN will directly enhance the lives of veterans, providing them with the care and respect that they deserve.Continuous Improvement : Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiencyTeam Collaboration : Participate in multidisciplinary staff meetings and training to develop patient care plans and improve your knowledge, skills, and abilitiesPool commitments :
Work one weekend (Saturday or Sunday) shift per month, two additional shifts per month, and one state service holiday per year. (Night shifts include differential pay)Participate in one hour of in-service training per monthMaintain reliability; In order to maintain seamless resident care, it is critical that essential Pool employees work required shifts.Job Duties :
Administer medication and perform treatments on an assigned unit, as ordered by the physician and within scope of licenseReceives and delivers a variety of information regarding the residents’ medical, social, functional and other needsCommunicates with residents, family and staff as necessary to ensure the resident receives appropriate care from the interdisciplinary teamPerforms the initial admission nursing assessment on a newly admitted resident; assists with the development of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ongoing quarterly reviews and care plansMaintains appropriate clinical and administrative documentation regarding diagnosis, assessments, treatment and summary of client progressLeads and performs limited supervision of subordinate staff and assists as needed with direct resident care for the completion of Activities ofDaily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, personal hygiene mobilityConducts and participates in in-service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff and other duties as assigned.Utilizes AMS concepts and tools for problem solving and continuous work / process improvements and efficiencyKnowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Gerontological / geriatric nursing theory and practicesResidents’ condition and changing medical / physical / psychological care needsEffects of the aging processPractices and procedures of team nursingPractices and procedures of pharmacology and medicinesFederal, state and agency laws, rules, and regulations governing general professional nursing practices and the security and control of medical supplies and medications and dispensing thereofSkill in :
Observing and assessing behavior and progress of patientsApplying and interpreting state and agency laws and regulations governing geriatric nursing practicesEffective oral and written communicationBuilding interpersonal relationshipsAbility to :
Learn, implement and monitor AMS methods, and to use AMS concepts and tools for problem solving and continuous work / process improvement and efficiencySelective Preference(s) :
At least two years of long-term care experience
Pre-Employment Requirements :
Possession of an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of ArizonaCurrent Negative Tb skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last twelve months or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant or a Registered Nurse Practitioner indicating freedom from tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or tuberculosisAbility to obtain and retain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public SafetyCurrent CPR card that was obtained by physical assessmentThis position requires the ability to drive on State business. Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see A.AC. ).If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply :
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).