This job is a contracted job for the State of Arizona.
Posted Sep 28
Shift and hours
12-hour shifts · Days (6:00am to 6:30pm) and nights (6:30pm to 6:00am) Schedule: Working 12-hour shifts 6:00am to 6:30pm (Days) and 6:30pm to 6:00am for nights (36-40 hours per week)36-40 hours a week
Unit and setting
Long Term Care • Gerontological/Geriatric nursing theory and practiceGerontological/Geriatric
License
LPN license
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
Also asks
Level 1 Fingerprint Card
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COVID Vaccine or DeclinationCOVID Vaccine or Declination- will be emailed
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Hep B or DeclinationHep B or Declination- will be emailed
Also asks
Skills ChecklistSkills Checklist- I will send separately when I receive the previous documents.
Administer medication and perform treatments on assigned unit
Day to day
Observe and report effectiveness of medications and treatments• Observe and report the effectiveness of medications and treatments
Day to day
Ensure adequate supplies and medication are available• Ensure an adequate number of supplies and medication are available
Day to day
Receive and deliver information regarding resident needs• Receive and deliver a variety of information regarding the resident's medical, social, functional, and other needs
Day to day
Participate in shift reports• Participate in the receiving and giving shift reports
Day to day
Communicate with residents, family, and interdisciplinary team• Communicate with residents, family, and staff as necessary to ensure the resident receives appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team
Day to day
Complete initial admission nursing assessment tool for newly admitted residents• Complete the initial admission nursing assessment tool on a newly admitted resident
Day to day
Assist with Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, quarterly reviews, and care plans• Assist with the development of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ongoing quarterly reviews and care plans
Day to day
Maintain clinical and administrative documentation• Maintain appropriate clinical and administrative documentation regarding diagnosis, observations, treatment, and summary of resident progress.
Day to day
Participate in QAPI program• Participate in our Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
Day to day
Attend and participate in staff meetingsAttend and participate in staff meetings
Care model
team nursingEffects of the aging process Practices and procedures of team nursing
Details
Contracted job for the State of ArizonaThis job is a contracted job for the State of Arizona.
The workplace
TEEMA
Hiring organization
Hiring contact
If you are interested, please send the following to igallegos@teemagroup.comIf you are interested, please send the following to igallegos@teemagroup.com
Working 12-hour shifts 6:00am to 6:30pm (Days) and 6:30pm to 6:00am for nights (36-40 hours per week)
This job is a contracted job for the State of Arizona.
Resume
AZ License
BLS
Level 1 Fingerprint Card
COVID Vaccine or Declination- will be emailed
Hep B or Declination- will be emailed
TB Skin
Skills Checklist- I will send separately when I receive the previous documents.
Administer medication and perform treatments on an assigned unit as ordered by the physician and within scope of license. (Medications may be in a variety of forms including oral, enteral, parenteral, suppository, etc. and treatments may include sterile and aseptic wound cleaning and dressing, postural drainage and percussion, tracheostomy, gastrostomy and jejunostomy care, and catheter care.)
Observe and report the effectiveness of medications and treatments
Ensure an adequate number of supplies and medication are available
Receive and deliver a variety of information regarding the resident's medical, social, functional, and other needs
Participate in the receiving and giving shift reports
Communicate with residents, family, and staff as necessary to ensure the resident receives appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team
Complete the initial admission nursing assessment tool on a newly admitted resident
Assist with the development of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ongoing quarterly reviews and care plans
Maintain appropriate clinical and administrative documentation regarding diagnosis, observations, treatment, and summary of resident progress.
Participate in our Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
Attend and participate in staff meetings Knowledge of
Gerontological/Geriatric nursing theory and practice
Effects of the aging process Practices and procedures of team nursing
Practices and procedures for implementing treatment plans for resident/patient care
Practices and procedures of pharmacology and medicines Federal, State and agency laws, rules and regulations governing general practical nursing practices and the security and control of medical supplies and medications and dispensing thereof Skills in:
Observing and reporting behavior and progress of residents/patients Applying and interpreting State and agency laws and regulations governing geriatric nursing practices.
Assisting in the development and implementation of patient care plans within a team nursing concept
Oral and written communication skills Interpersonal skills
Ability to
Abide by nursing regulations
Listen, observe, assess and respond to medical emergencies
Evaluate, analyze, make independent decisions and follow up regarding client health problems
Respond to medical issues/inquiries in a professional manner
Establish and maintain effective work relationships
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Popular neighborhoods in Flagstaff range from established suburban pockets to wooded peripheral enclaves. Ponderosa Trails, Country Club, and Cherry Hill are frequently recommended for residential living and convenience to central amenities, though many locals advise renting first to understand the lay of the land.
For those seeking master-planned or upscale living, Pine Canyon offers a gated community centered around a private golf course on the south end of town. Buyers looking for more land and horse properties frequently look northeast toward Doney Park along U.S. Route 89, while Kachina Village to the south provides a quiet, heavily forested setting among ponderosa pines without a homeowner association.
Getting around+Average commute times in Flagstaff hover around fifteen minutes, making hospital commutes relatively brief compared to major metropolitan centers. However, personal vehicle ownership is essentially mandatory because the municipal bus system has limited route coverage and on-demand rideshare options like Uber and Lyft are infrequent. Major corridors like U.S. Route 89 connect peripheral communities to the urban core, but winter snowfall and peak weekend tourist traffic heading to local ski areas or the Grand Canyon can cause localized delays.
Average commute times in Flagstaff hover around fifteen minutes, making hospital commutes relatively brief compared to major metropolitan centers. However, personal vehicle ownership is essentially mandatory because the municipal bus system has limited route coverage and on-demand rideshare options like Uber and Lyft are infrequent.
Major corridors like U.S. Route 89 connect peripheral communities to the urban core, but winter snowfall and peak weekend tourist traffic heading to local ski areas or the Grand Canyon can cause localized delays.
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Flagstaff is situated within the Coconino National Forest at an elevation of 7,000 feet, providing extraordinary trail access right from town. The Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) winds extensively through neighborhoods and forest edges, offering paved and unpaved corridors for runners and cyclists.
Nearby day outings include alpine hiking and winter skiing across the San Francisco Peaks, exploring ancient cliff dwellings at Walnut Canyon, walking volcanic terrain at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, and easy weekend trips to Sedona and Grand Canyon National Park.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Flagstaff
Perched at an elevation of 7,000 feet beneath the San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff offers relocating nurses a distinct mountain lifestyle characterized by crisp pine air, four authentic seasons, and immediate wilderness access. Commuting is generally manageable with typical drive times around fifteen minutes, though owning a reliable vehicle—preferably with all-wheel drive or high clearance—is essential given limited transit routes and harsh winter snows. Healthcare workers frequently settle in neighborhoods like Ponderosa Trails, Country Club, or the wooded enclave of Kachina Village, connecting directly to the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS). Off-shift hours revolve around a lively downtown filled with craft breweries like Beaver Street Brewery, historic gathering hubs like Hotel Monte Vista, and events in Heritage Square. The trade-offs demand clear-eyed planning: housing is tight and expensive, winter storms require dedicated preparation, and major metropolitan resources in Phoenix sit over two hours south. For clinicians who thrive in the outdoors and value a tight-knit high-country culture, Flagstaff offers an invigorating base.
