LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse Duties

Perform nursing duties in accordance with Arizona’s Nursing Practice Act/Scope of Practice, the hospital’s nursing policies/procedures, and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Physician/Medical Staff Provider.

· Carry out Physician/Medical Staff Provider orders; administer medications, oxygen, and a variety of treatments.

· Obtain chief complaint and/or reason for visit. (Ambulatory Care)

· Manage a wide variety of therapeutic devices such as drainage, feeding and suction tubes and machines, nebulizer, and electrocardiograph machines, etc.

· Measure and assess vital signs, neurological status, effects of medicine, hearing, height, and weight. Report abnormal findings to Medical Provider or RN.

· Provide direct patient care; assist patients.

· Observe and document (in the accepted format) changes in patients’ condition, record observations, and other designated activities.

· Collaborate with other health care providers; assist other personnel in patient care. Participate in nursing quality controls, e.g. crash cart checks, refrigerator temperature checks, lab checks, capillary blood glucose monitoring checks, etc.

· Collect or assist in blood, urine, sputum, and stool specimen collection.

· Recognize life-threatening emergencies and initiate resuscitation measures/other emergency procedures as appropriate.

· Recognize adverse reactions to medications, treatments, and procedures – and initiate interventions as appropriate.

Job Requirements:

· Minimum 1 year experience working as an LPN. Experience working in a specialty area is preferred.

· Graduate of an accredited nursing school Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Program.

· Certification and licensure requirements:

o AZ License (LPN) or Compact License

o BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)/CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).

optional: ACLS and or PALS

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Travel nursing

Pay: $2,439.79 - $2,870.34 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Peach Springs, AZ 86434: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,440 - $2,870