NURSING SUPERVISOR - REGISTERED NURSE

Arizona Department of Administration • Yuma, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for compassionate Nurse Supervisors (RNs). This important role provides supervisory and clinical nursing oversight to include overall direction of nursing operations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of professional licensed nursing care as applied to a skilled nursing environment
• Knowledge of Gerontological/Geriatric nursing theory and practices
• Knowledge of Resident condition and changing medical/physical/psychological care needs
• Knowledge of Effects of aging process
• Knowledge of Community and medical resources necessary to provide quality care
• Knowledge of Practices and procedures of team nursing
• Knowledge of Practices and procedures of developing treatment plans for resident/patient care
• Knowledge of Practices and procedures of pharmacology and medicines
• Knowledge of 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
• Knowledge of Effective supervision
• Knowledge of Basic staff development principles necessary for training subordinate staff
• Knowledge of State Personnel System Rules
• Skill in Professional nursing methods and techniques
• Skill in Observing and assessing behavior and progress of patients
• Skill in Problem-solving
• Skill in Applying and interpreting state and agency laws and regulations governing geriatric nursing practices
• Skill in Developing and carrying out patient care plans within a team nursing concept
• Skill in Verbal and written communication
• Skill in Supervision and leadership
• The ability to Abide by nursing regulations
• The ability to Listen, observe, assess and respond to medical emergencies
• The ability to Evaluate, analyze, make independent decisions and follow up regarding client health problems
• The ability to Respond to medical issues/inquiries in a professional manner
• The ability to Work with professional and non-professional staff to ensure health and safety of residents
• The ability to Establish and maintain effective work relationships
• The ability to Learn, implement, and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methods
• 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
• Required to drive on State duty; must possess a valid Arizona driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Long-term care experience
• Supervisory/ Management experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff assigned to shift
• Counsel staff
• Recommend discipline as needed
• Oversee and assist with admissions to and discharges from the facility
• 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
• May perform 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 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
• May reassign staff or call in additional staff as necessary to maintain coverage through the shift
• Participate in the selection of nursing staff
• Interview and makes recommendation regarding hire
• 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
• Obtain, assign and maintain inventory of supplies, equipment and medications during the hours that the warehouse is closed
• Serve on committees
• Attend meetings
• Assume staff assignments when necessary

Benefits

• Pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime
• Generous paid time-off benefits
• Wellness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager