Registered Nurse- YUMA

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Job ID: 76897
Location: Phoenix, Arizona


What you will be doing:

• Supervise nursing staff assigned to shift.

• 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. 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.

• 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.

• Complete special projects as assigned. Assume staff assignments when necessary.

• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com