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As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the RN delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Life Care Center of Tucson is long-term care.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 23 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Night shift NIGHT SHIFT/ FULL TIME- $2,000 sign on bonus
Unit and setting
Rehab Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistancelong-term care residents requiring ongoing skilled support
License
RN licensecurrently licensed/registered in applicable State
Term
Permanent Benefits(full-time):Full time

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed New Grads Welcome
License
currently licensed/registered in applicable State Currently licensed/registered in applicable State.
License
active RN license in good standing throughout employment Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Certification
CPR current throughout employment CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Education
nursing diploma, associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)

Preferred

Experience
one year skilled nursing experience One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Arizona staff rolesArizona staff postings that state pay run $32/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $48/hr, across 724 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$2,000
Extra pay
$3 NOC/Weekends NOC/Weekends $3
Bonus
$2,000 sign-on bonus NIGHT SHIFT/ FULL TIME- $2,000 sign on bonusnight shift, full time

Benefits

  • Benefitscareer advancement and leadership opportunitiesOpportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
  • Benefits401(k) with company match401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • BenefitsvacationVacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
  • Benefitssix holidays
  • Benefitsone personal day
  • Benefitssick leave accruing from day one
More benefits (10)
  • Benefitslife insuranceLife insurance, short/long term disability
  • Benefitsshort/long term disability
  • BenefitsmedicalMedical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts
  • Benefitsdental
  • Benefitsvision
  • Benefitshealth savings accounts
  • Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, sick leave accruing from day one
  • Short and long term disability
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Career advancement and upward mobility opportunities

The role and schedule

Day to day
evaluate patient needs through ongoing assessment and revise care plans Your role includes evaluating patient needs through ongoing assessment and revise care plans based on changes in the patient’s condition.
Day to day
clinical supervision of CNAs and LPNs on a daily basis On a daily basis you must be able to provide clinical supervision to C N As and LPNs.
Patients
short-term sub-acute rehabilitation patients Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
Care model
interdisciplinary team approach Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together
Weekends
weekend shifts
Details
patient mix varies slightly by facility Patient mix varies slightly by facility.

The workplace

Life Care Center of Tucson
Nursing Home

Posted openings put RN pay at $39-$44 an hour, with CNA listings at $17-$24, which gives you a starting point for the conversation.

3.9 Google rating

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

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New Grads Welcome

  • Shift Differential: NOC/Weekends $3

NIGHT SHIFT/ FULL TIME- $2,000 sign on bonus

Benefits(full-time)

  • Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
  • Life insurance, short/long term disability
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts

Setting Population Served

Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:

  • Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
  • Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
  • Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together
  • A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs

Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across the U. S. We are currently seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We believe in providing our associates with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. We invites you to come and join our growing team.

As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the RN delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your role includes evaluating patient needs through ongoing assessment and revise care plans based on changes in the patient’s condition. On a daily basis you must be able to provide clinical supervision to C N As and LPNs.

Education, Experience, and Licensure

Requirements

  • Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)
  • Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
  • One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred
  • CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job

Requirements

  • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
  • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
  • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
  • Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

An Equal Opportunity Employer

What's around it?

In Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$1,145/mo
Household income
$57,073/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Tucson, AZ

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