LPN NOC

About the Facility

The Center at Arrowhead is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel‑like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled‑nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well‑rounded, individualized program and encourage each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state‑of‑the‑art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician‑driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Schedule

• Full‑time: Sunday‑Tuesday, 6 pm – 6 am
• Full‑time: Thursday‑Saturday, 6 pm – 6 am
• Part‑time / PRN: Wednesday, 6 pm – 6 am

Responsibilities

• Welcome residents and orient them to the environment.
• Provide information and instruction to residents and their families regarding resident rights.
• Perform evaluation, observation, data collection, and diagnostic services for assigned residents.
• Conduct comprehensive physical examinations using observation, inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation.
• Perform optic and ophthalmic examinations.
• Record physical findings and formulate plans and prognosis based on the resident’s condition; report these to the attending physician.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess residents’ clinical problems and health‑care needs; report results to the attending physician.
• Provide therapeutic services and confer with the Care Planning Team in developing the care plan.
• Identify and manage minor illnesses such as colds, diarrhea, skin abrasions, simple sprains, and foot problems (corns, calluses).
• Within established protocols and under physician supervision, treat uncomplicated diabetes, hypertension, pneumonia, and other conditions as agreed upon in writing by the Nurse Practitioner and physician.
• Surveil medical regimens for chronically ill residents, adjust regimens within protocols, and recognize when to refer the resident to the physician.
• Provide direct physical and psychological nursing care in emergencies or during illness/disability to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce stress, and enhance coping.
• Coordinate admission or discharge of residents as necessary.
• Collaborate with health agencies and family members during physical and emotional transitions of admission, care, and discharge.
• Assist in resident rehabilitation activities, including range‑of‑motion exercises, ambulation assistance, emotional support, and monitoring physical therapy results.
• Provide preventive health‑care services and make nutrition and illness‑prevention recommendations.
• Educate residents and families on prevention techniques and ways to maintain or improve general health and psychosocial status.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Arizona.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to interact tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, and relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines for long‑term care.
• Leadership and supervisory ability; willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Capability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary for quality care.
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Willingness to seek out new methods and incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Active fingerprint card.
• Active CPR‑BLSIV certification.