What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at NuWest Group?
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