Job Description

Job description:

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 Direct Support Professional.

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

4. 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.

5. A home atmosphere. You will be working in the homes of the people you serve and improving their everyday quality of living.

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!

Staff nurse responsibilities include providing for the emotional, medical, and physical needs of
Danville’s consumers 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 Director of Nursing. Staff nurses provide
nursing services under the direction of the Director of Nursing and are required to stay within the
scope of the Nurse Practice Act.

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
• Must be 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and an insurable driving record
• Nursing license must be valid in the State of AZ with no adverse actions
• 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/First Aid, Prevention & Support, Article 9 & other training as required by Danville
and the State of Arizona Division for Developmental Disabilities.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

1. Physical Requirements – Requires repetitive manual and finger dexterity and eye- hand
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 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 requirements – Requires corrected vision and hearing to
normal range, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate verbally
and in writing with all staff, other professionals, and consumers. Must be able to give and receive
verbal and written instructions in English.
3. Work location – Home-like and office settings with varying degrees of background noise. The
possibility of exposure to blood borne pathogens exists if universal precautions are not followed.
May require working under stressful conditions at times and handling emergencies. There will be
pressure at times to meet scheduled appointments and deadlines and manage crisis situations.
This position will interact with consumers who are intellectually and developmentally delayed
and may be frail or confused and have the potential for verbal or physical aggression.

Job Tags

Extra income, Full time, Relief, Work at office, Relocation package, Shift work

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