in County, AZ
Job Description
This position is eligible for a hiring incentive!
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 outstanding Registered Nurses.
Your rewards:
- The opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime
- Generous paid time-off benefits
- Paid parental leave, 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
As a Registered Nurse, you will:
- 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
- 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 assists as needed with direct resident care for the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, personal hygiene 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
