PRN Night Registered Nurse (RN) Days or Nights

Advanced Health Care of Glendale•Glendale, AZ

About The Position

A Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct care to residents and is a critical part of the healthcare team. Working collaboratively, the RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates resident care plans to promote optimal health, safety, and well-being. The role includes providing skilled nursing interventions, administering medications, performing wound care, monitoring vital signs, and managing medical equipment as needed. The schedule is PRN and includes weekdays and weekends. Listed hours include Monday–Friday, 6 AM–6 PM, and weeknights every day, 6 PM–6 AM.

Requirements

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where work is performed.
CPR, Arizona Fingerprint Card, and TB test required.
At least 1 year of nursing experience is required.
Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and best practices in long-term care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with residents, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of regulatory requirements governing nursing practices and skilled nursing facilities.
Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the work schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.
Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
Stamina to stand and move around the facility for frequent rounds and to respond to emergent situations.
Emotional resilience to cope with the physical and emotional demands of caring for residents with complex healthcare needs.
Ability to lift and transfer residents safely using proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to repeatedly or continuously use abdominal and lower back muscles to support the body without fatigue.
Ability to keep the hand and arm steady while moving or holding them in position.
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Nice To Haves

Nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents’ health status, including vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms.
Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and other team members to establish goals of care and develop appropriate care strategies.
Reassess resident needs and adjust care plans to ensure continuity and responsiveness to changing conditions.
Provide skilled nursing interventions and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established care protocols.
Administer medications, perform wound care, monitor vital signs, and manage medical equipment as needed.
Coordinate with ancillary services, including therapy, dietary, and social services, to provide integrated care.
Educate residents and families on health conditions, treatment options, medication management, and self-care strategies.
Provide emotional support, counseling, and advocacy to residents and families facing health challenges.
Promote preventive health practices and wellness initiatives.
Document nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes in resident medical records.
Participate in care conferences and team meetings to discuss residents’ progress, goals, changes in condition, and care needs.
Follow infection control protocols and maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including registered nurses, physicians, therapists, and social workers, to optimize resident outcomes.
Perform other assigned duties.