Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN - Night Shift (Full Time for Med-Surge/Swing Bed) - Critical Access Hospital

Leave the rat race and choose a better work-life balance in the heart of Southern Arizona. Northern Cochise Community Hospital gives you a reason to exhale when thinking about affordable living, great schools and a slower work pace.

Experience our rural community with a laid back lifestyle that is hard to beat in Willcox's high desert! We are surrounded by Arizona’s most prominent mountain ranges, beautiful southwestern desert sunsets, wine country, western culture, and a variety of outdoor activities, from abundant hiking, mountain biking, horse riding trails, scores of birds including Sandhill cranes migration to lakes and ponds. Our area is known to be a “go to” place not just for recreation and slower pace, but also for apple orchards and pistachio groves!

If you’re ready for the chance to work with other professionals who share your values and commitment to improving the quality of life for those around you, we invite you to discover more about us.

For more information on our area, visit our City of Willcox at: https://www.visitwillcox.az.gov/

Summary: Performs individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures and Scope of Practice Guidelines. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. This position may be asked to work at other NCCH-designated work location or sites as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and the physical demands satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) or designated administrator.

Education and/or Experience:

Has completed the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program with an accredited school of nursing.

Experience in hospital or healthcare setting, preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Current Unrestricted Arizona Licensed Practical Nurse License

Current CPR Certification (through American Heart Association)

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Thorough knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, and the nursing process and standards of care. 

· Skills in basic nursing principles basic nursing care, and nursing documentation. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

· The ability to prioritize and apply critical thinking skills. 

· Knowledge of HIPAA privacy requirements and medical terminology.

· Establish and maintain solid working relationships through communication, cooperation, and positive interactions with all patients/clients, employees, staff, providers, and vendors.

· Willingness to work a flexible schedule when circumstances necessitate.

· Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and work independently with limited supervision.

· Strong customer service skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Positive communication skills; ability to successfully interact with all customers; continuous demonstration of courteous, cooperative and service orientated behavior.

· Supports and maintains a culture of safety, quality and positive patient experience.

Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.

This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but is not intended to limit the incumbent nor Northern Cochise Community Hospital Inc., to only the work identified.