DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES

Address:
Arizona State Veterans' Home - Phoenix
4141 North South Herrera Way
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Salary: Up to $43.49/Hour (DOE) 

Grade: N2

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Are you an experienced RN supervisor? Are you looking for a job where you can have an impact on others? Why not come and join Arizona Department of Veterans' Service's team in Phoenix?

The Nursing Supervisor provides supervisory and clinical nursing oversight to include overall direction of nursing operations during an assigned shift of duty. This position makes rounds to ensure proper level and quality of care and compliance with facility policies and procedures and State, Federal and VA regulations. The Nursing Supervisor responds to and takes appropriate action in emergency situations and is responsible for supervising nursing staff assigned to the shift including orientation, training, performance appraisals and discipline, as needed. The employee in this position will learn, implement and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methods and will use AMS concepts and tools for problem solving and continuous work/process improvements and efficiencies. The Nursing Supervisor incorporates a cultural focus on Veteran/Member ­centered care in the performance of job duties.

As a Nursing Supervisor you will:

• 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
  

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and techniques of professional licensed nursing care as applied to a skilled nursing environment
• Gerontological/Geriatric nursing theory and practices
• Resident condition and changing medical/physical/psychological care needs
• Effects of aging process
• Community and medical resources necessary to provide quality care
• Practices and procedures of team nursing
• Practices and procedures of developing treatment plans for resident/patient care
• Practices and procedures of pharmacology and medicines
• Federal, State, VA, and agency laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of nursing within a skilled nursing facility, general professional nursing practices and the security and control of medical supplies and medications and dispensing thereof
• Effective supervision
• Basic staff development principles necessary for training subordinate staff
• State Personnel System Rules

Skill in:

• Professional nursing methods and techniques
• Observing and assessing behavior and progress of patients
• Problem-solving
• Applying and interpreting state and agency laws and regulations governing geriatric nursing practices
• Developing and carrying out patient care plans within a team nursing concept
• Verbal and written communication
• Supervision and leadership

The ability to:

• Abide by nursing regulations
• Listen, observe, assess and respond to medical emergencies
• Evaluate, analyze, make independent decisions and follow up regarding client health problems
• Respond to medical issues/inquiries in a professional manner
• Work with professional and non-professional staff to ensure health and safety of residents
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships
• Learn, implement, and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methods
  

One or more years of Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care Experience preferred.

• Current Negative TB skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last twelve months or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from Tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or Tuberculosis
• Must be able to obtain and retain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Current or temporary license to practice as a RN nurse in the State of Arizona
• Current CPR card that was obtained by physical assessment
  

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Referral Incentives available for qualifying positions
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
  

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Tiffany Batura at recruiting@azdvs.gov and 602.781.7032 for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.