Sun Health
Health Services Nurse
Sun Health, Surprise, Arizona, United States, 85374
Health Services Nurse - Join Our Big-Hearted Team
Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, compassionate community?
Join our exceptional team at The Colonnade in Surprise, AZ, as a Health Services Nurse!
Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday and every other weekend as needed
Your Mission: To provide the experience, knowledge and support for the medical personnel required by the residents for their health concerns and comfort. This position reports directly to the Director of Resident Services.
Why Choose Us?
Great Place to Work: Sun Health has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2021, 2022, and 2023. National Recognition: We secured a top 10 spot on the Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ list in 2020 and 2021. Platinum Award Winner: Our dedication to health and safety earned us Platinum awards from the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Key Responsibilities:
Assists the Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) as needed to prepare and send Resident updates daily or completes as needed. Attends Health Care Committee care plan meetings and facility utilization meetings as scheduled. Advice and counsel residents on medical/health issues. Corresponds with family members, legal representatives, or physician when a resident displays behavior or health problems. Elicits his/her involvement in making changes appropriate for treatment in the resident's behalf. Assists in coordinating resident move to other facilities on and off campus when another level of care is necessary. Accountable for all medical office expenditures. Supervises and assists with monthly blood pressure clinics. Visits individual apartments when appropriate. Administers TB tests and Hepatitis B Vaccines for all employees and volunteers as needed. Assists the director in maintaining and managing the EMT staff's schedule Bi-weekly. Markets and supervises the Companion program. Checks the status of discharged residents from the hospital within 24 hours upon return to the facility. Assesses and arranges for necessary assistance to meet residents' needs. Communicates with hospital staff on condition of hospitalized facility residents. Reports to Health Care team and other staff members the potential return of the resident to the facility. Maintains accurate resident files including initial and yearly profile updates. Logs and notes incident reports Page 2 of 3 Confers, when necessary, with outside agencies that are providing care for the resident. Maintains and updates resident Profiles in the computerized database. Attends all mandatory meetings and in-services. Assists the Director of Resident / Health Services with the day-to-day operations.
Qualifications:
Must be an L.P.N. or R.N. with a valid Arizona nursing license. Possess a current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or can obtain is required. Two years of experience working with seniors or related field. Must maintain educational requirements and licenses necessary to perform in present capacity including CPR certification.
Team Member Benefits:
Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision). 401k with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match. Tuition Reimbursement. Exclusive discounts through The Employee Network. Access to the Employee Association, supporting team members in need.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Sun Health is fully committed to equal employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
Join us and be a part of a community that cares for its residents and team members alike.
Apply today!
Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, compassionate community?
Join our exceptional team at The Colonnade in Surprise, AZ, as a Health Services Nurse!
Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday and every other weekend as needed
Your Mission: To provide the experience, knowledge and support for the medical personnel required by the residents for their health concerns and comfort. This position reports directly to the Director of Resident Services.
Why Choose Us?
Great Place to Work: Sun Health has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2021, 2022, and 2023. National Recognition: We secured a top 10 spot on the Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ list in 2020 and 2021. Platinum Award Winner: Our dedication to health and safety earned us Platinum awards from the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Key Responsibilities:
Assists the Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) as needed to prepare and send Resident updates daily or completes as needed. Attends Health Care Committee care plan meetings and facility utilization meetings as scheduled. Advice and counsel residents on medical/health issues. Corresponds with family members, legal representatives, or physician when a resident displays behavior or health problems. Elicits his/her involvement in making changes appropriate for treatment in the resident's behalf. Assists in coordinating resident move to other facilities on and off campus when another level of care is necessary. Accountable for all medical office expenditures. Supervises and assists with monthly blood pressure clinics. Visits individual apartments when appropriate. Administers TB tests and Hepatitis B Vaccines for all employees and volunteers as needed. Assists the director in maintaining and managing the EMT staff's schedule Bi-weekly. Markets and supervises the Companion program. Checks the status of discharged residents from the hospital within 24 hours upon return to the facility. Assesses and arranges for necessary assistance to meet residents' needs. Communicates with hospital staff on condition of hospitalized facility residents. Reports to Health Care team and other staff members the potential return of the resident to the facility. Maintains accurate resident files including initial and yearly profile updates. Logs and notes incident reports Page 2 of 3 Confers, when necessary, with outside agencies that are providing care for the resident. Maintains and updates resident Profiles in the computerized database. Attends all mandatory meetings and in-services. Assists the Director of Resident / Health Services with the day-to-day operations.
Qualifications:
Must be an L.P.N. or R.N. with a valid Arizona nursing license. Possess a current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or can obtain is required. Two years of experience working with seniors or related field. Must maintain educational requirements and licenses necessary to perform in present capacity including CPR certification.
Team Member Benefits:
Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision). 401k with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match. Tuition Reimbursement. Exclusive discounts through The Employee Network. Access to the Employee Association, supporting team members in need.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Sun Health is fully committed to equal employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
Join us and be a part of a community that cares for its residents and team members alike.
Apply today!