Health Services Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Health Services Nurse - Join Our Big-Hearted Team

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, compassionate community?

Join our exceptional team at Grandview Terrace in Sun City West, AZ, as a Health Services Nurse!

Your Mission: The Health Services Nurse for Independent Living provides professional nursing support to residents while promoting safety, wellness, and independence. This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to respond effectively to both routine and emergency situations. The nurse works collaboratively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary departments to support health monitoring, fall prevention, and transitions of care.

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:

• Demonstrates sound nursing judgment in both routine and emergency situations.
• Builds and maintains caring, professional, and respectful relationships with residents.
• Provides basic first aid and performs CPR as appropriate.
• Assesses, treats, and manages non-severe wounds and skin tears.
• Conducts well checks following hospital discharges or as requested by residents or staff.
• Oversees the community fall prevention program in collaboration with the Healthy Aging and Fitness departments.
• Communicates promptly and effectively with residents and/or their representatives regarding emergencies or changes in physical or cognitive health.
• Provides daily updates to the Director regarding hospitalizations, wound care, and resident well checks.
• Manages purchasing, stocking, and organization of clinic medical supplies.
• Assists the Director in obtaining physician orders for residents transferring to a higher level of care.
• Attends and actively participates in monthly Healthcare Committee meetings.
• Performs annual wellness check-ins and updates resident health files as needed.
• Attends all mandatory meetings, trainings, and in-service education sessions.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Health Services.

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!