Licensed Practical Nurse Per-Diem

Location: Green Valley, Arizona, United States

About the role

Under the immediate supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor, the LPN is responsible for the administration and documentation of medications and treatments.

If you believe you would be a good fit for this per-diem position and you live by the values of integrity, compassion, and respect for seniors and co-workers, we want to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Administers and documents oral, IM, or suppository medications
• Performs and documents all treatments
• Assesses residents for possible need of medication and/or treatment interventions
• Informs Clinical Manager of any significant change in residents' condition
• Orders and stores medication
• Maintains clean and neat medication cart and room
• Assists Clinical Manager with admissions, discharges, and charting
• Participates in all facility trainings and meetings

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN school of nursing and certification of competence in medication administration
• Current LPN license by the Arizona State Board of Nursing
• Current CPR and First Aid cards
• Fingerprint clearance card
• Current TB test
• Competent in the use of email and electronic medical records

Skills

• Adheres to all Department policies, procedures, and mandatory requirements
• Effective communication with residents, staff, and visitors in the English language
• Professional and courteous communication with residents, patients, guests, and family members
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Empathetic and sensitive to the feelings of others
• Ability to act calmly under stress and strain
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of written and spoken word