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Vocational Nursing Specialist

Bethesda Health

Phoenix, AZ
2 days ago
$61,604 - $97,375

Job Description

Join Bethesda Health as a Vocational Nursing Specialist, where you'll lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care to residents. This role empowers staff and ensures high standards of patient care while offering opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assigns staff according to policies and ensures equal distribution of assigned duties
  • Completes rounds to assess residents and resident care
  • Reports concerns and needs to appropriate staff members
  • Communicates with Director of Nursing areas of concern
  • Manages and disciplines staff members as necessary
  • Develops measurable staff goals and promotes professionalism
  • Directs and manages direct patient care using sound nursing judgment
  • Implements and documents resident/family teaching relevant to health care needs
  • Maintains working knowledge of emergency procedures and safety issues
  • Completes monthly QAPI and monitors pharmacy recommendations

Required Qualifications

  • Current LPN license in the state you will be working
  • Three to five years long-term care experience or similar nursing experience
  • Excellent communication skills to interact verbally with patients, visitors and staff
  • Ability to manage time and organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
  • Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques
  • Ability to transfer and move residents who vary with ability to assist weighing 200+lbs
  • Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs
  • Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with residents and equipment
  • Ability to perform necessary documentation
  • Visual acuity
  • Must be able to manage a diversity of activities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two years long-term care supervisory experience preferred

Benefits & Perks

403bDaily payBonusesCareer advancement opportunitiesHoliday payMedical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance for regular status employees