NOC shift Registered Nurse (Sign on Bonus )

Allegiant of Mesa - From $36.00 an hour (shift differential available). To be considered for this position you must be currently licensed in AZ. Upload your certifications with your resume when applying.

you MUST have a valid fingerprint card
you must HAVE CPR & First aid card
Valid ID or Drivers License in AZ

POSITION SUMMARY
Plans and delivers nursing care to residents in accordance with current company,
federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure that the
highest degree of quality care and dignity is maintained at all times.
JOB DUTIES:

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician.

• Accurately documents on the administration records as directed in nursing
policies and procedures.

• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents.

• Reviews resident care, recommends changes, and implements changes
when necessary.

• Reviews physicians' orders to insure accuracy of medication and treatment
administration.

• Orders necessary medications and treatment supplies for resident.

• Maintains medication and treatment carts and medication room in clean
orderly fashion.

• Maintains record of medication room refrigerator temperature. Checks to
insure appropriate temperature is maintained.

• Keeps medication carts and room free from open, undated vials and outdated
medications. Accountable for narcotic count and records.

• Insures that catheter bags, tube feeding supplies and oxygen supplies are
dated and clean.

• Provides leadership in nonprofessional staff assigned to unit.

• Instructs residents in self-help and self-care.

• Reports discrepancies on all orders, diet etc. to charge nurse.

• Participates in patient care planning by providing nursing input.

• Develops and maintains good relationships with families and residents and
exhibits empathy and understanding of their feelings and concerns.

• Reports needs and concerns for in-services.

• Recognizes safety hazards, addresses them and reports them to Supervisor
or Unit coordinator.

• Assist with resident care as necessary.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be RN currently with an unencumbered license in the State of
Arizona.

• Nursing degree from accredited college or graduation from approved RN
program required

• Current CPR Card

• Current Fingerprint Card

• 1-3 years' experience providing direct care to multiple patients/residents
preferred; previous experience in Skilled Nursing environment desirable

• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use, i.e.
monitors, infusion devices, drain devices, etc.

• Ability to represent Company in an ethical and professional manner, and to
maintain accountability

• Ability to interact tactfully, effectively, and professionally with other
employees, residents, family members, visitors, government
agencies/personnel and the general public, as needed

• Must be able to relate to and work with physically and/or mentally ill, disabled,
elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within facility and treat
them with respect and consideration regardless of their cognitive or functional
level

• Ability to understand and follow applicable regulations, policies and
procedures fully and consistently

• Willingness and ability to function as an effective team member through good
communication and cooperation to meet departmental goals

• Must demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change

• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and be discreet

• Must be able to multi-task and handle pressure

• Must be able to follow instructions and to accept feedback

• Must be able to operate departmental equipment, as appropriate

• Willing to work beyond normal working hours, weekends, holidays, and/or on
other shifts and in other positions, when necessary

• Must be knowledgeable of nursing/medical practices and procedures, and/or
terminology, laws, regulations, and the guidelines that pertain to long-term
care

• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language sufficiently and
comprehensibly enough to perform the essential functions of the job

• Must have strong detail orientation and high accuracy level