Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: Principles, practices and techniques of professional licensed nursing care as applied to a skilled nursing environment Gerontological/Geriatric nursing theory and practices Resident condition and changing medical/physical/psychological care needs Effects of aging process Community and medical resources necessary to provide quality care Practices and procedures of team nursing Practices and procedures of developing treatment plans for resident/patient care Practices and procedures of pharmacology and medicines Federal, State, VA, and agency laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of nursing within a skilled nursing facility, general professional nursing practices and the security and control of medical supplies and medications and dispensing thereof Effective supervision Basic staff development principles necessary for training subordinate staff Skill in: Professional nursing methods and techniques Observing and assessing behavior and progress of patients Problem-solving Applying and interpreting state and agency laws and regulations governing geriatric nursing practices Developing and carrying out patient care plans within a team nursing concept Verbal and written communication Supervision and leadership The 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 Work with professional and non-professional staff to ensure health and safety of residents Establish and maintain effective work relationships Learn, implement, and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methods Selective Preference(s): Long-term care experience Supervisory/ Management experience. Pre-Employment Requirements: Current or temporary license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona Current Negative TB skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last twelve months or a written statement from a physician, physician's assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from Tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or Tuberculosis Must be able to obtain and retain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety Current CPR card that was obtained by physical assessment.