Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

$40.58 an hour! Previous Skilled Nursing Experience Desired

Phoenix, Arizona

Must have previous experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility.

This is a great position for someone that wants to serve Veterans in need.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) shall be responsible for performing the following services that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Nursing activities for which the LPN(s) has been prepared through basic education and those additional skills which are obtained through approved continued education programs.
• Observing, recording and reporting the condition of the patient or resident including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change in the patient or resident’s condition, to the nurses‟ immediate supervisor.
• Basic bedside care and the taking of vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
• Providing services such as treatment regimens and the delivery of medications as prescribed by a medical provider or under the guidelines of the Emergency Response Orders and Nursing Treatment Protocols.
• As needed, the LPN will describe chronic, acute and emergency health care needs of the patient or resident, and document accordingly in the patient or residents medical record.
• Monitoring the patient or resident and reporting adverse reactions to medications and or treatments.
• Assisting the patient or resident with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Assisting in providing the patient or resident with routine health services, first aid and minor medication administration in emergency situations.
• Observing, recording and reporting the condition of patient’s, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change in the patient’s condition, to the nurses‟ immediate supervis
• Providing basic bedside care, which includes taking vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration
• Providing services such as treatment regimens and the delivery of medications as prescribed by a medical provider or under the guidelines of the Emergency Response Orders and Nursing Treatment Protocols.
• As needed, describe chronic, acute and emergency health care need of the patients and document accordingly in the medical rec
• Monitoring patients and reporting adverse reactions to medications and or treatments, and assisting with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Assisting in providing routine health services, first aid and minor medication administration in emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Shall hold a current license in good standing privilege to practice as an LPN by the Arizona State Board of Nursing
• Shall comply with the Arizona State Board of Nursing Statutes, Rules and Regulations.
• Current certifications for Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support (BLS), meeting the American Heart Association standards.
• Shall be familiar with Occupational Safety Health Association (OSHA) regulations.