Registered Nurse (RN)

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management • Tucson, AZ

2d • $38 - $44

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides excellent patient care in compliance with state and federal regulations and company policy at The Center at Tucson, a skilled nursing facility serving patients who need physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. The facility provides individualized, physician-driven care in a comfortable setting, with family involvement, psychological care, and discharge planning to support patients in reaching their highest functional level.

The RN oversees patients’ medical needs, administers medications and treatments, assesses changes in condition, assists with activities of daily living, responds to call lights, and completes accurate and timely charting. The nurse collaborates with patients, physicians, family members, the care team, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and treatment. Day shifts are 6 a.m.–6 p.m. and night shifts are 6 p.m.–6 a.m.; full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules are available. Pay begins at $38 per hour and depends on experience, with an additional night-shift differential.

Requirements

• Hold a current, valid Registered Nurse license.
• Hold a current, valid fingerprint clearance card (FPCC).
• Hold a current, valid CPR certification.
• Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Be able to work tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the general public.
• Demonstrate patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, and be willing to handle difficult residents.
• Be able to communicate information about a resident’s condition.
• Know HIPAA compliance requirements and be able to maintain highly confidential information.
• Not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patients’ medical needs on a daily basis.
• Collaborate with patients, physicians, family members, the care team, and other healthcare professionals to support appropriate care and treatment.
• Administer medications and provide treatments.
• Assess patients for changes in condition.
• Respond to call lights and assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Complete charting accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide patient care in compliance with state and federal regulations and company policy.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement programs may be available for qualified candidates.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) matching.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Other ancillary benefits.

What This Job Offers

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