Nursing PRN; Part-Time

ARIZONA PIONEERS' HOME

The Arizona Pioneers' Home is a continuing care retirement home operated and funded by the State of Arizona. The Home provides care and services to residents living independently, as well as to those requiring personal, assisted living, intermediate and skilled care.

300 South Mc Cormick

Prescott, Arizona 86303

Hourly Pay Rate: $43.56 + shift differential for evening and overnight shifts

Grade: 01

Responsible for the administration of medications and treatments to include documentation of receiving, noting and implementation of medical provider orders; initiating, updating, maintenance and implementation of resident care plans; performing resident assessments and evaluations; supervision of care provided by nursing assistants during a shift of care; as well as other duties in the provision of care in the geriatric resident.

These duties are to be performed in accordance with applicable rules, regulations and laws in accordance with federal, state and local laws within the nurses scope of practice and is done in a professional manner. performs related work and other duties as required.

• Medication administration and documentation in a safe, timely manner in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, laws, policy and procedure
• Administration of treatments and documentation in a safe, timely manner in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, laws, policy and procedure. Completes venipuncture as ordered by the physician and completes lab requisitions
• Documents and communicates resident care and condition both written and verbal to interdisciplinary team and other health care settings to ensure continuity of care with adherence to HIPPA regulations
• Performs assessments and documents findings with communication to the physician as indicated. Initiates, reviews and updates resident care plans. Documents care provided in medical records. Performs assessments and prepares incident reports, infection control reports and participates in QAPI projects to improve care as requested
• Supervises nursing assistants assigned on a shift of care to ensure quality care and adherence to AZPH policies and procedures is provided. Resolves interpersonal conflicts, work procedure issues, and answers questions regarding care. Assists in training and reinforcement of care needed during a shift of care
• Functions as an advocate for residents in the delivery of quality of care with regard for resident rights, wishes and directives
• Other duties assigned as related to position

• Affects of aging process on ADL management and medical care needs
• Federal state and agency laws governing general nursing practice
• Standards of Geriatric Nursing Practice
• Care Needs of the geriatric population