RN Nights Need for State of Arizona

TeemaGroup; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a Registered Nurse to work contracted shifts for the State of Arizona. The role requires administering medications and treatments, assessing patient needs, and ensuring quality care.

This position is 12-hour shifts from 6:30pm to 6:30am, focusing on geriatric nursing practices. Preferred candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in skilled nursing facility or long-term care preferred.
• Ability to administer medication and perform treatments.
• Familiarity with care plans and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and treatments as prescribed.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Lead and supervise subordinate staff during care activities.

Skills

Gerontological/geriatric nursing theory

Effective communication

Interpersonal relationships

Problem-solving skills

Education

Active RN license in Arizona

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
• Receive and deliver a variety of information regarding the residents’ medical, social, functional and other needs
• Participate in the receiving and giving of shift reports.
• Communicate with residents, family and staff as necessary to ensure the resident receives appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team
• Perform the initial admission nursing assessment on a newly admitted resident; assist with the development of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ongoing quarterly reviews and care plans
• Maintain appropriate clinical and administrative documentation regarding diagnosis, assessments, treatment and summary of client progress
• Lead and perform limited supervision of subordinate staff and assist as needed with direct resident care for the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, personal hygiene and mobility
• Conduct and participate in in-service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff and other duties as assigned.
• Utilize 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
• Understand residents’ condition and changing medical/physical/psychological care needs
• Understand effects of the aging process
• Understand and apply procedures of team nursing
• Understand and develop treatment plans for resident/patient care
• Understand and apply pharmacology and medicines and comply with 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
• Apply professional nursing methods and techniques
• Observe and assess behavior and progress of patients
• Apply and interpret state and agency laws and regulations governing geriatric nursing practices. Develop and carry out patient care plans within a team nursing concept
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication
• Build interpersonal relationships
• Learn, implement and monitor AMS methods, and 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