Registered Nurse- RN

*$4,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Employment*

(1-year commitment required)

Are you a Registered Nurse ( RN ) with a passion for people and a dedication to exceptional resident care?

Join our team!

Welcome to The Legacy Rehab & Care Center, where your journey to join our exceptional team begins. Established in 1984 as Silver Ridge Village and transformed in 2009 into The Legacy, we're dedicated to decades of providing outstanding care and life-enhancing opportunities. Join us in our welcoming courtyards, where our holistic approach and all care teams promise a fulfilling career and unparalleled outcomes. Explore opportunities to contribute to our legacy of excellence in healthcare. The Legacy Rehab & Care Center also has an A rating with the BBB.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a highly qualified Registered Nurse to join our growing healthcare team. As an RN, you'll be at the forefront of our compassionate team, providing essential assistance and guidance to our nursing staff. Your communication skills and leadership as an RN are vital in ensuring that our facility's policies and procedures are upheld, all while delivering exceptional, hands-on care to our residents. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Essential Job Functions

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate care for residents and CNA’s, ensuring a seamless and efficient care experience.
• Assume responsibility for all resident medications, including controlled substances, upholding the highest standards of accountability.
• Safeguard medication storage areas through diligent adherence to security protocols, ensuring residents' well-being.
• Foster a culture of education and knowledge for residents under your care, enriching their healthcare journey.
• Efficiently manage CNA assignments and delegate special tasks within the CNA scope of practice.
• Conduct comprehensive rounds for all residents, ensuring the faithful execution of Care Plans.
• Uphold physician orders, whether verbal or written, with meticulous attention to detail within your scope.
• Demonstrate precision in all aspects of your work, particularly in thorough and accurate documentation.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including medication administration records, treatment records, and nurse charting.
• Complete all assigned MDS assessments and provide detailed, truthful reporting.
• Promptly report any errors to the ADON/DON, fostering a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
• Streamline the tracking of central supply items for each resident.
• Vigilantly report any witnessed or suspected abuse to the DON, ADON, or Administrator, safeguarding resident well-being.
• Provide "on-call" support to nursing staff as scheduled by the Administrator, ensuring seamless care delivery.
• Embrace the versatility of your role, tackling any other duties as assigned with enthusiasm and dedication.

Knowledge of:

• Medical terminology.
• Safety rules, policies and procedures, infection prevention and control procedures.
• Facility emergency/disaster response and evacuation procedures.
• Resident Rights and identifying abuse and/or neglect.
• HIPPA

Skill in:

• Use and care of equipment, tools and materials used in resident care activities.
• Working independently to complete daily activities according to work schedule, policy and procedures.
• Following and maintaining safety standards.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
• Operating a computer utilizing a variety of commonly used and specialized software applications.

Ability to:

• Recognize any changes in condition and notify the physician immediately, asking for appropriate action.
• Identify when a situation cannot be handled and know when to ask for help.
• Adhere to the Arizona State Board of Nursing Rules and Nurse Practice Act.

Turn your passion as a Registered Nurse into an exhilarating journey with us! Your role goes beyond routine tasks, shaping the well-being of our patients and elevating their quality of life.

Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements

Must be able to bear weight and lift 100 pounds or more.

• Requires constant physical activities including standing, walking, lifting, and bending, stooping, pulling, stretching, turning, grasping and reaching.
• Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, thoroughness and quality of work assigned.
• Aural acuity to receive detailed information through oral communication, often from persons with speech impairment.
• Safety-sensitive position pursuant to A.R.S. 23-493.

Required Education, Experience and Training

• Graduate of a state-approved school of nursing.
• Current Arizona Nursing License or a license from a compact license state.
• Obtain/maintain Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card at employee's expense.
• Maintain CPR Certification.
• Receive the COVID-19 vaccine or exemption.
• Complete annual Tuberculosis Testing.
• Fulfill the required 12 hours of annual in-service training.
• Mandated federal, state, and local communicable disease testing as required.

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO
• Free Birthday PTO
• Christmas Club
• Employee Daily Lunches
• Discounted Daycare

EOE

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents. Your dedication as an RN will shine in our welcoming and compassionate environment!