REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR

Arizona Department of Administration•Tucson, AZ

39d•$43•Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS), 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 a compassionate Nursing Supervisor (RN). This essential position coordinates treatment to provide comprehensive wound assessments and plan of care, including treatment recommendations, goals, implementation of treatment, evaluation, and outcomes for patients in the Arizona State Veterans Home- Tucson. Your rewards: • The opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime! • Generous paid time-off benefits • Wellness, employee assistance programs, 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

Requirements

Principles, practices and techniques of professional licensed nursing care as applied to a skilled nursing environment
Gerontological/Geriatric nursing theory and practices
Resident condition and changing medical/physical/psychological care needs
Effects of aging process
Community and medical resources necessary to provide quality care
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, 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
Effective supervision
Basic staff development principles necessary for training subordinate staff
State Personnel System Rules
Professional nursing methods and techniques
Observing and assessing behavior and progress of patients
Problem-solving
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
Verbal and written communication
Supervision and leadership
Abide by nursing regulations
Listen, observe, assess and respond to medical emergencies
Evaluate, analyze, make independent decisions and follow up regarding client health problems
Respond to medical issues/inquiries in a professional manner
Work with professional and non-professional staff to ensure health and safety of residents
Establish and maintain effective work relationships
Learn, implement, and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methods
Current or temporary license to practice as a RN 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

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Skilled Nursing / Long-term Care facility
Supervisory/management experience

Responsibilities

Supervise nursing staff
Complete performance appraisals in a timely manner
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 more 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
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
Actively involved in AMS processes such Huddle Boards, Problem Solving, Job Breakdown Sheets, Success Tracking, and Standardized Work
Participates fully in the QAPI process, our Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program mandate by CMS which incorporates AMS
Serve on committees
Attend meetings
Assume staff assignments when necessary

Benefits

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

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