LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (NIGHT SHIFT) - HIRING INCENTIVE!

Arizona Department of Administration • Yuma, AZ

3d • $26 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Veterans Services is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to provide night-shift nursing care to residents at the Arizona State Veterans Home in Yuma. The role works 12-hour shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with every other weekend off. The position provides direct care to veterans and contributes to facility meetings, training, and continuous improvement through the Arizona Management System. Eligible weekend shifts receive supplemental pay equal to 10% of base pay. The position may be eligible for a $5,000 hiring incentive.

Requirements

• Current or temporary license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Arizona.
• Current negative TB skin test within the last twelve months, or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant, or registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from tuberculosis if there is a history of a positive skin test or tuberculosis.
• Ability to obtain and retain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• Current CPR card obtained by physical assessment.
• A valid driver’s license is required if driving on state duty is required.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Knowledge of gerontological or geriatric nursing theory and practice, resident conditions and changing care needs, aging, team nursing, treatment plans, pharmacology, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Skill in practical nursing methods, observing and reporting resident behavior and progress, applying and interpreting applicable nursing laws and regulations, assisting with care plans, and oral and written communication.
• Ability to assess client needs, evaluate the suitability of resources, work with difficult people, and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, team members, and service providers.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and perform physician-ordered treatments within the scope of the nursing license.
• Observe and report the effectiveness of medications and treatments.
• Ensure an adequate supply of medications and other supplies.
• Receive and communicate information about residents’ medical, social, functional, and other needs, including participating in shift reports.
• Communicate with residents, families, and staff to help ensure appropriate interdisciplinary care.
• Complete initial nursing admission assessments for newly admitted residents.
• Assist with Minimum Data Set assessments, quarterly reviews, and care plans.
• Supervise subordinate staff and assist with residents’ activities of daily living and direct care.
• Conduct and participate in in-service training and staff development programs.
• Train and orient new employees.
• Perform technical duties such as collecting specimens and responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and implementation of the Arizona Management System to support continuous improvement and efficiency.

Benefits

• Lifetime pension and healthcare benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Wellness and employee assistance programs
• Sick leave
• Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed