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This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6312339 Why work at Danville services of Arizona? There are a LOT of reasons, here are just a few:

Starting Pay \$29.00 with a Sign-on Bonus

1. Sign on BONUS! There is currently up to a \$3000 sign on bonus for Full Time Nurses! (Who couldn\'t use a little extra money?)

2. Nurse to patient ratio. You will be working with no more than 6 patients for your entire shift, with the help of AT LEAST 1 DSP

3. Culture: The culture at Danville is AMAZING! You can actually feel appreciated for the work that you do.

4. Benefits: Danville offers a great collection of benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Short term Disability, Long Term Disability, and company paid Life Insurance to everyone who is scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week.

5. You actually get to know your patients! Instead of pushing a med cart all day, you will actually get a chance to interact and know the people you are helping.

6. A home atmosphere. You will be working in the homes of the people you serve.

If you want an opportunity to actually do your job the RIGHT way and provide excellent care for your patients, we can give you that! On your shift, you will have the time you NEED to do things the way you know they are supposed to be done. PLUS, you will always have great support from management and your co-workers. Now is the time to make a change for the better!

JOB SUMMARY

Staff nurse responsibilities include providing for the emotional, medical, and physical needs of Danvilles members and improving their quality of life by observing, documenting, reporting, taking action and following-up on their health, safety, and medical needs, and implementing medical recommendations made by the team and the RN House Manager. Staff nurses provide nursing services under the direction of the Nurse House Manager and are required to stay within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Personal conduct should be professional at all times, and consistent with Danvilles culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures.

2. Assess (RN) or note change of condition (LPN), document per state and Danville protocols, and report to the appropriate management any changes in consumers condition, including, but not limited to, signs and symptoms which may be indicative of changes in their overall health, lung sounds, vital signs, changes in pain status, and skin integrity. In case of emergency, immediately call 911 and then contact the Program Director and/or State Director.

3. Administer medication and topical treatments to members as prescribed, following Danvilles procedures and according to member\'s individual medication protocols.

4. Support members in maintaining good personal hygiene.

5. After being properly trained and passing competency, perform additional nursing responsibilities per member\'s individual needs, protocols, and Health Care Providers (HCPs) orders.

6. Ensure member\'s privacy is respected at all times.

7. Act as a resource to direct support professionals.

8.Report to work on time, and if unable to report to work, or if there is a need to come to work late, or leave early, follow Danvilles approval policy.

9. Complete required in-service and on-going training requirements within Danville and State required timeframes and meeting required competency levels.

10. Assure thorough, timely, communication with all employees regarding issues related to consumers health and quality of life.

11. As necessary, or requested, safely transport members to and from activities, work, and home, and comply with Danvilles vehicle safety, maintenance, and cell phone use policies.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, therefore, the em loyee may perform other reasonable duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

RN Degree (AD, BSN or MSN) or LPN from an accredited school of nursing

Minimum of 1 year nursing experience preferred

Additional Requirements

Must be able to pass a criminal background/fingerprint and central registry check

Nursing license must be valid in the State of AZ

Must have good interpersonal communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Basic keyboarding and computer skills

Must be highly organized

Special Skills/Training/Certifications

Must have an unencumbered nursing license

CPR, Prevention & Support, Article 9 & other training as required by Danville and the State of Arizona Division for Developmental Disabilities. Danville will provide training for Article 9, Prevention & Support and CPR if you don\'t have the certificates.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

1. Physical Requirements: Requires repetitive manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination; requires the ability to use all office equipment; and the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds using appropriate body mechanics. Must be able to remain awake and alert for the duration of each shift. Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit, and walk for periods of time. Must be able to utilize proper body mechanics while assisting with the transfer of individuals weighing up to 250 pounds utilizing manual or mechanical lifting devices.

2. Visual, hearing, and communication requ