REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR

State of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the Arizona Department of Veterans Services as a Registered Nurse Supervisor. This role involves providing direct care to veterans, overseeing nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Generous paid time-off

Wellness and employee assistance programs

Pension

Paid Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a skilled nursing / long-term care facility.
• Supervisory/management experience as a nurse.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist with admissions and discharges.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Supervise nursing staff assigned to shift.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Effective supervision

Education

Current or temporary license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Arizona

Job description

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES

For Veterans and those who care for them.

REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR - NIGHTS

12- hour shifts with every other weekend off (6:00 p.m. until 6:30 a.m.)

Job Location:

Arizona State Veterans' Home - Tucson

555 East Ajo Way

Tucson, Arizona 85713

Posting Details

Salary: Up to $43.49 hourly (DOE)

Grade: N2

Closing Date: May 16, 2025

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 they can thrive for a lifetime!

We are looking for a compassionate a Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor.

Your Rewards

• The opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime
• Generous paid time-off benefits
• Wellness and employee assistance programs, and so much more!
  
  

Your Contribution

• Provide direct care services to veterans to improve their quality of life
• Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
• Use and develop your potential within a supportive team environment
  
  

Job Duties

• Oversee and assist with admissions and discharges
• 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
• 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 Veterans Administration (VA) regulations
• Oversee daily staff assignments to ensure that the facility is appropriately staffed to meet the Veteran/Member needs in the most efficient and effective manner
• Reassign staff or call in additional staff as necessary to maintain coverage through the shift
• Participate in the selection of nursing staff
• Orient new staff
• Assist with the planning and delivery of in-service training for assigned shift
• Assist in development of policies and procedures
• Assist 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 (e.g., abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property or funds, fire or police involvement, elopements, etc.) in accordance with facility policies and regulations
• Assist in conducting investigations
• Supervise nursing staff assigned to shift
• Obtain, assign and maintain inventory of supplies, equipment and medications during the hours that the warehouse is closed
• Remain actively involved in AMS processes such Huddle Boards, problem solving, job breakdown sheets, success tracking, and standardized work
• Participates in the QAPI process, our Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program mandate by CMS which incorporates AMS Serve on committees
  
  

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• 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
• Community and medical resources necessary to provide quality care
• Practices and procedures of 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
• Basic staff development principles necessary for training subordinate staff
  
  

Skill In

• Professional nursing methods and techniques
• Observing and assessing behavior and progress of patients
• Problem-solving
• 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
• Supervision and leadership
  
  

The Ability To

• Abide by nursing regulations
• Listen, observe, assess and respond to medical emergencies
• Evaluate, analyze, make independent decisions and follow up regarding client health problems
• Work with professional and non-professional staff to ensure health and safety of residents
• Learn, implement, and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methods
  
  

Selective Preference(s)

• Experience in a skilled nursing / long-term care facility
• Supervisory/management experience as a nurse
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Current or temporary license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona
• Current 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 Tuberculosis
• Must be able to obtain and retain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Current CPR card that was obtained by physical assessment
  
  

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: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  
  

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact Us

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Paul Sharp at [e-mail] and [phone] for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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