RN Nights Need for State of Arizona

TEEMA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse in Arizona for a contracted State of Arizona position. The role requires 12-hour shifts 6:30pm-6:30am and 36-40 hours per week, delivering patient care on an assigned unit.

The RN will administer medications, participate in MDS processes, document care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support residents in a skilled nursing facility.

This role emphasizes adherence to geriatric nursing principles and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Arizona.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Receive and relay information about residents' needs to the interdisciplinary team.
• Lead shift reports and supervise support staff as needed.
• Conduct admission nursing assessment and contribute to care plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical and administrative documentation.

Skills

Geriatric nursing

Medication administration

Team nursing

Documentation

MDS/Assessments

Job description

Schedule: Working 12-hour shifts 6:30pm-6:30am (36-40 hours per week)

This job is a contracted job for the State of Arizona.

Job Description:

• Administer medication and perform treatments on an assigned unit, as ordered by the physician and within scope of license
• Receives and delivers a variety of information regarding the residents’ medical, social, functional and other needs
• Participates in the receiving and giving of shift reports.
• Communicates with residents, family and staff as necessary to ensure the resident receives appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team
• Performs 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 plans
• Maintains appropriate clinical and administrative documentation regarding diagnosis, assessments, treatment and summary of client progress
• Leads and performs limited supervision of subordinate staff and assists as needed with direct resident care for the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, personal hygiene and mobility
• Conducts 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 efficiency Other duties as assigned, as related to the position.
• Knowledge of Gerontological/geriatric nursing theory and practices
• Residents’ condition and changing medical/physical/psychological care needs
• Effects of the aging process
• Practices and procedures of team nursing
• Practices and procedures of developing treatment plans for resident/patient care
• Practices and procedures of pharmacology and medicines Federal, state and agency laws, rules and regulations governing general professional nursing practices and the security and control of medical supplies and medications and dispensing there of
• Professional nursing methods and techniques
• Observing and assessing behavior and progress of patients
• 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
• Effective oral and written communication
• Building interpersonal relationships Ability to:
• Learn, implement and monitor AMS methods, and to use AMS concepts and tools for problem solving and continuous work/process improvement and efficiency.

Preference(s):

• Prefers at least 1+ year of experience in skilled nursing facility or long-term care experience.

Requirements:

• Active RN license in the state of Arizona