LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (PRN) - POOL

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Licensed Practical NurseHealthcare Clinical

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Current Negative TB skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last twelve months or a written statement from a physician,

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Licensed Practical NurseHealthcare Clinical

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Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) carries out all geriatric nursing care, treatment and services in a professional and prescribed manner within scope of license, provides a safe, therapeutic, and hygienic environment, and assigns and oversees duties of subordinate staff. The LPN works under the supervision of an RN or physician.

Job Duties:

Administers medication and performs treatments on an assigned unit as ordered by the physician and within scope of license (Medications may be in a variety of forms including oral, enteral, parenteral, suppository, etc. Treatments may include sterile and aseptic wound cleaning and dressing, postural drainage and percussion, tracheostomy, gastrostomy and jejunostomy and catheter care.)
Observes and reports the effectiveness of medications and treatments
Ensures an adequate amount of supplies and medication are available
Receives and delivers a variety of information regarding the residents’ medical, social, functional and other needs
Participates in receiving and giving shift reports
Communicates with residents, family, and staff as necessary to ensure that residents receive appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team
Completes the initial admission nursing assessment tool on a newly admitted resident and assists with the development of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments
Ongoing quarterly reviews and care plans
Supervises subordinate staff and assists as needed with direct resident care for the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, observation, treatment, and summary of resident progress
Conducts and participates in in-service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff and other duties as assigned
Attends and participates in staff meetings
May collect and analyze data for quality improvement and infection control programs
Performs other technical duties as assigned (e.g., collects specimens, responds to emergency situations rapidly and appropriately)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Gerontological/geriatric nursing theory and practice
Resident condition and changing medical/physical /psychological care needs
Effects of the aging process
Practices and procedures of team nursing
Practices and procedures for implementing treatment plans for resident/patient care
Practices and procedures of pharmacology and medicines
Federal, State and agency laws, rules and regulations governing general practical nursing practices and the security and control of medical supplies and medications and dispensing thereof

Skill in:

Practical nursing methods and techniques
Observing and reporting behavior and progress of residents/patients
Assisting in the development and implementation of patient care plans within a team nursing concept
Oral and written communication

Ability to:

Assess client needs and evaluate usefulness or suitability of resources
Work with difficult people
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, client families, team member and service providers

Selective Preference(s):

One or more years of Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care Experience preferred

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Current Negative TB skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last twelve months or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from Tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or Tuberculosis
Must be able to obtain and retain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety
Currently possess or ability to obtain and /or retain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Class 1 Fingerprint Card
Current or temporary license to practice as LPN in the State of Arizona
Current CPR card that was obtained by physical assessment
This position requires the ability to drive on State business. Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see A.AC. R2-10-207.11).